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# Delete a category or subcategory

# Delete a category or subcategory {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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Delete an Operational Technology incident category or subcategory if your organization no longer uses that category or subcategory.

## Before you begin

* Set the application scope to Operational Technology Incident Management.
* Role required: admin
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## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllSystem DefinitionChoice Lists.
2. Set the condition filters to \[Table\] \[is\] \[sn_ot_incident\] and \[Element\] \[is\] \[category\] or \[Element\] \[is\] \[subcategory\].
3. Point to the category or subcategory record that you want to delete and select the check box.
4. In the Actions on selected rows menu, select Delete.

## Result

The deleted category or subcategory is no longer available on an Operational Technology incident record.

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