# Class ShutdownException OptimaJet.Workflow.Core.Fault.ShutdownException Represents an exception raised when the workflow runtime is in a shutdown state and cannot process operations. Namespace: [OptimaJet.Workflow.Core.Fault](https://api.workflowengine.io/core/OptimaJet.Workflow.Core.Fault/) ```csharp public class ShutdownException : InvalidOperationException, ISerializable ``` ## Type Hierarchy - [Exception](https://learn.microsoft.com/dotnet/api/system.exception) - [SystemException](https://learn.microsoft.com/dotnet/api/system.systemexception) - [InvalidOperationException](https://learn.microsoft.com/dotnet/api/system.invalidoperationexception) - ShutdownException Current type - Implemented interfaces - [ISerializable](https://learn.microsoft.com/dotnet/api/system.runtime.serialization.iserializable) ## Constructors `public ShutdownException()` Initializes a new instance with a message indicating the runtime is not running or is shutting down. [Previous SelfRestoreConcurrencyException](https://api.workflowengine.io/core/OptimaJet.Workflow.Core.Fault/SelfRestoreConcurrencyException/) [Next StatusNotDefinedException](https://api.workflowengine.io/core/OptimaJet.Workflow.Core.Fault/StatusNotDefinedException/)