Deleting Component Groups from a Classification

When a component group is no longer required within the scope of an asset classification, the Metrix Asset Management system provides functionality for administrators to permanently remove it from the system.

Warning

Deleting component groups cannot be undone. The following restrictions also apply when it comes to deleting component groups:

  • Component group cannot be in use: If the component group is in use by any components, regardless of status, then the component group cannot be deleted.
  • Asset classification must have at least ONE (1) component group: If the component group is the last/only group within the parent asset classification, then the component group cannot be deleted.

To delete a component group from an asset classification, follow these steps:

  1. To begin, navigate to the component group within the asset classification using the ‘Classifications’ page. (Assets Menu > Classifications > Selected Classification > Selected Component Group).

  2. Click on ‘Edit Configuration’ to enter allow editing the classification definition.

  3. This will convert the view to an editing mode with some additional options. Make sure you have the desired component group selected (for delete) before continuing.

  4. Click on ‘Delete Component Classification’ in the upper right-hand corner of the component configuration breakdown. If the button is not enabled, this means that the component cannot be deleted (see warning notes, above).

  5. In the subsequent dialog, confirm your decision by clicking ‘Delete’.

  6. The component group will now be permanently deleted from the system.