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# Edit a data lineage relationship

# Edit a data lineage relationship {#ariaid-title1}

* Freigeben Version: Australia
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* Aktualisiert 12. März 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 Minute Lesedauer

Edit an existing data lineage relationship to update the relationship type, description, or key relationship status of a connected node.

## Vorbereitungen

Role required: admin

## Warum und wann dieser Vorgang ausgeführt wird

You can edit a relationship from the Lineage Map by selecting the arrow between two nodes, or by navigating to the related node record in the Hierarchy tab list.

**What you can edit:**

* **Relationship type**: You can change the relationship type, but only within the same data flow direction. A downstream relationship type can only be changed to another downstream relationship type. An upstream relationship type can only be changed to another upstream relationship type. You cannot change the direction of data flow, as the source and target of a relationship cannot be reversed after it has been created.
* **Description**: You can update the description of the relationship.
* **Key relationship**: You can enable or disable key relationship for a record (subject to the key relationship hierarchy rules).
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## Prozedur

1. Navigate to WorkspacesPrivacy WorkspaceProcessing activitiesAll processing activities.
2. Select the processing activity record.
3. Navigate to the Hierarchy tab.
4. Select View lineage map to open the graphical view.
5. Select the arrow between the two nodes and select View/Edit relationship you want to edit.  
   The edit panel opens. You can also single-click the edge to see more information before deciding to edit.
6. Modify the Relationship Type, Description, or Key Relationship fields as needed.
7. Save your changes.
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