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Unable to delete folder

  • August 24, 2026
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Persistent operationInProgressError on folder hierarchy

I own a Box folder that has been unable to be moved or deleted for several months, though I can rename it. It contains four empty subfolders, which I can also rename, but not move or delete. I cannot move a newly-created folder into the affected folder. 

I reproduced the problem in Chrome Incognito.

The failed delete request returns:

HTTP 409
errorCode: operationInProgressError
data: "A conflicting operation is being performed on one or more of the selected items."

It seems that there is a persistent/stale operation or lock affecting this folder hierarchy. How can I ask for Box to clear it?