Using this function you can delete objects directly. The system does not set a deletion flag.
In order to delete an object certain prerequisites must be fulfilled. These prerequisites are influenced by the status, the lock logic and the authorization of the object.
Object |
Prerequisite |
· The project element still has the status Created. · The project element and the superior project element (if one exists) are not locked. · For checklist items: the checklist item is modifiable. · You have administration authorization for the project element. |
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· The document has the status In Process. · The document is not locked. · The document is not checked out by another user. · The project element to which the document is assigned fulfills the prerequisites for deletion. · You have writing authorization for the document. |
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· The template still has the status Created. · The template is not locked. · You have administration authorization for the template. |
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· The project element to which the collaboration belongs is not locked and not completed/finished. · You have writing authorization for the collaboration. |
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· The project element to which the object link belongs is not locked and not completed/finished. · You have writing authorization for the object link. |
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Process step, tool or characteristic of a control plan. You cannot delete a control plan itself. |
· The control plan still has the status Created. · The control plan is not locked. · The project element to which the control plan belongs is not locked and not completed. · You have administration authorization for the control plan. |
· You have not yet begun the approval. Your system administrator can make settings however, so that you can still delete after individual approvals have been made. · The individual approvals have been neither granted nor rejected. · The approval for the phase is not complete yet. · You have administration authorization for the approval. |
The following table shows you how and where you can delete various objects.
Object to be deleted |
Where you must be located |
What you must do |
Project element |
In the maintenance view of a project |
Select the project element and choose Delete. |
Document |
In the maintenance view of a project on the Documents tab page. |
Select the document in the document folder and choose Delete. |
Template |
In the maintenance view of a template |
Select the template and choose Delete. |
Collaboration |
In the maintenance view of a project on the Collaborations tab page. |
Select the collaboration and choose Delete Link. |
Object link |
In the maintenance view of a project on the Objects tab page. |
Select the link and choose Delete. |
Process steps, tools or characteristics of a control plan version |
In the maintenance view of a control plan version |
Select the element you want to delete in the overview below and choose Delete (upper left). |
Individual approval or decision maker |
In the maintenance view of a phase on the Approval → Decision Maker tab page. |
Select the individual approval and choose Delete. |