Analysis: Bulk delete functionality for orphaned connection references

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Issue requests ability to delete orphaned connection references directly from the list view instead of navigating through "Manage Connection" → wait for fetch → delete for each item.

Analysis Deliverable

Comprehensive technical analysis document (ANALYSIS_ORPHANED_CONNECTION_BULK_DELETE.md) covering:

• Feasibility: ✅ Confirmed feasible. Existing HELPER - Delete Connection flow and admin_ConnectionReferenceIdentity entity provide required infrastructure.

• Architecture: Proposes new orchestration flow for bulk operations + Canvas app UI enhancements (multi-select, command bar, progress indicators). Estimated 9-13 hours implementation.

• Implementation approach:

  • Phase 1: New HELPER - Bulk Delete Connections flow with concurrency controls and granular error handling
  • Phase 2: Canvas app updates - multi-select gallery, command bar, confirmation dialogs, result notifications
  • Phase 3: Integration testing
  • Phase 4: Documentation

• Risk mitigation: API rate limiting (concurrency=5), permission validation, partial failure handling, accidental deletion prevention via confirmation.

• Consolidation: Issue is part of [CoE Starter Kit - Feature]: FEATURE TITLE Enhancement: Centralized Management for Orphaned Components (Apps, Flows, Connection References) #10319 (Centralized Management for Orphaned Components). Analysis recommends implementing as part of that broader initiative for consistency across Apps/Flows/Connections.

Context

Per issue comments, this request consolidates into #10319. Analysis serves as blueprint for implementation within that larger effort.

Original prompt

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This section details on the original issue you should resolve

<issue_title>[CoE Starter Kit - Feature]: (bulk) delete function for orphaned connection references</issue_title>
<issue_description>### Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

In the manage Permission App connection referencea with orphaned owner can be viewed under Orpahned Connection References Identities. To delete these you have to click on Manage Connection, wait for the connections to be fetched and then you can finally delete them.

Describe the solution you'd like

Would be nice to delete single oder multiple connections direct from the Orphaned Connections Reference Identies View

Describe alternatives you've considered

No response

Additional context?

No response</issue_description>

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Comments on the Issue (you are @copilot in this section)

@AmarSaiRam We are consolidating multiple related enhancement requests into a single comprehensive issue to streamline tracking and implementation. This ticket is now closed because its scope is fully covered under the new consolidated issue focused on centralized management of orphaned components (Apps, Flows, Connection References) in the CoE Starter Kit.

New Issue Reference: [CoE Starter Kit - Feature]: FEATURE TITLE Enhancement: Centralized Management for Orphaned Compone…

Thank you for your valuable input and collaboration</comment_new>

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• Fixes [CoE Starter Kit - Feature]: (bulk) delete function for orphaned connection references #8815

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