Delete inactive branches

Hi, 

After we merge, we deactivate the branch. After a certain time period, we clean up all old branches to prevent an endless list of old branches. 

In 2023.1 when I want to delete a branch, I get the error it can’t be delete since the branch is still in Merging-table. When I remove the branch from the merging table (branches are behind prefilter ‘Active’) I can remove the branch. 

Is this the best way of working? It feels like the branch should simply be removed, as it is inactive. Now I need to remove it twice. 

Any insights on this? 

Thanks! 

Alexander