change-a-derived-hierarchy-name-master-data-services.md

title	Change a Derived Hierarchy Name
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ms.date	03/01/2017
ms.prod	sql
ms.prod_service	mds
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ms.technology	master-data-services
ms.topic	conceptual
helpviewer_keywords	derived hierarchies, changing name
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Change a Derived Hierarchy Name (Master Data Services)

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In [!INCLUDEssMDSshort], you can change the name of a derived hierarchy.

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 change a derived hierarchy name

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

2. 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 rename.

5. Click Edit.

6. On the Edit Derived Hierarchy page, click the pencil icon next to the Derived Hierarchy name.

7. In the Derived hierarchy name box, type the updated name of the hierarchy.

8. Click Save derived hierarchy.

See Also

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