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KB0746925

Cannot remove workflow activities from editor


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KB Summary by Now Assist

Issue

Cannot remove workflow activity from the editor

Close (X) button is not shown on workflow activity

The Close (X) is not shown in the Workflow Editor 

Cannot remove duplicate workflow activity created 

 



Cause

Duplicate workflow activities

Resolution

  1. Navigate to Workflow > Workflow Versions
  2. Locate and open the record of the workflow you have checked out
  3. Add the related list "Activities"
  4. Find and delete your offending or duplicated record
  5. Close and re-open your workflow in the editor

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