delete-an-entity-master-data-services.md

title	Delete an Entity (Master Data Services) | Microsoft Docs
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Delete an Entity (Master Data Services)

In [!INCLUDEssMDSshort], delete an entity to delete all members and attributes for the entity.

Note

The entity's members from all versions will be permanently deleted.

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 an entity

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

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

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

4. Select the row for the entity that you want to delete.

5. Click Delete selected entity.

6. In the confirmation dialog box, click OK.

7. In the additional confirmation dialog box, click OK.

See Also

Entities (Master Data Services)
Create an Entity (Master Data Services)