delete-a-derived-hierarchy-master-data-services.md

title	Delete a Derived Hierarchy (Master Data Services) | Microsoft Docs
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Delete a Derived Hierarchy (Master Data Services)

In [!INCLUDEssMDSshort], delete a derived hierarchy when you are sure you no longer need it.

Note

Deleting a derived hierarchy has no effect on the attribute relationships that the hierarchy is based on.

Prerequisites

To perform this procedure:

• You must have permission to access the System Administration functional area.

• You must be a model administrator. For more information, see Administrators (Master Data Services).

To delete a derived hierarchy

1. In [!INCLUDEssMDSmdm], click System Administration.

2. On the Model View page, from the menu bar, point to Manage and click Derived Hierarchies.

3. On the Derived Hierarchy Maintenance page, from the Model list, select a model.

4. Select the row for the derived hierarchy that you want to delete.

5. Click Delete selected hierarchy.

6. In the confirmation dialog box, click OK.

See Also

Create a Derived Hierarchy (Master Data Services)
Derived Hierarchies (Master Data Services)