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Workflow doesn't work after user was deleted

Original Question or Issue:

How to assign a workflow to another user?


Environment:

  • Product - FileCloud Server
  • Version - Any
  • Platform - Any

Steps to Reproduce:

Delete a user who created a workflow that is used in a policy.


Error or Log Message:

The workflow has no effect anymore after user was deleted.


Defect or Enhancement Number:

 


Cause:

The owner of the workflow doesn't exist anymore in the system.


Resolution or Workaround:

Assign the workflow to another existing user:

  • Backup FileCloud server and MongoDB databases.
            
  • Run below commands from MongoDB shell:
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    use tonidoclouddb;
    db.automation_workflow.find();
    _________________________   
       
  • Locate the workflow you want to assign to another user.
            
  • Use the below DB command to modify the workflow owner:
    ______________________________________
    db.automation_workflow.updateOne({_id: ObjectId('6780fcc61e4dec73d1049080')},{$set:{createdby: 'meriem'}});
    ______________________________________



Notes:

Change the ObjectId and the createdby user according to you environment.