When will a workflow stop?

When will a workflow stop?

Instant and time-based workflows will stop when

  • the source list has been deleted.
  • all of the defined actions have been stopped. 
  • custom fields used in the workflow criteria have been deleted.

One-time workflows will stop after triggering at the scheduled time.

Activity-based workflows will stop when:

  • all of the defined actions have been stopped.
  • custom fields used in the workflow criteria have been deleted.

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