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bucketnotempty
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AWS S3 · Object Storage
Bucket delete operation failed because bucket still contains objects.
Quick Answer
Error code BucketNotEmpty on your AWS S3 Object Storage means: Bucket delete operation failed because bucket still contains objects.. This is usually fixable — see the step-by-step guide below.
Affected Models
Applies to all models
S3-CLIS3-SDK-JSS3-BOTO3S3-CONSOLES3-CRRS3-REST
Likely Causes
  1. Concurrent operation modified the resource state before this request completed.
  2. Idempotency or version precondition failed due to stale local state.
  3. Workflow transition is invalid from the resource’s current lifecycle stage.
How to Fix It
1
AWS S3: Fetch latest resource version/state and compare against request assumptions.
2
Use idempotency keys or optimistic locking headers where supported.
3
Serialize competing writes on the same object to avoid transition races.
4
Retry only after reconciling server state with client-side intent.
5
Instrument conflict frequency to identify hotspots in workflow design.
Pro Tip
This fix requires some technical knowledge. If you're unsure about any step, consider contacting support or a qualified technician.
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