Delete Defects
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Delete a defect only when it should no longer exist in the project record.
Delete A Defect
Section titled “Delete A Defect”- Open the defect details view.
- Open the actions menu.
- Select Delete Defect.
- Confirm the deletion.
The delete action is available only to users with permission.
What Gets Removed
Section titled “What Gets Removed”Deleting a defect permanently removes:
- The defect record
- Comments and attachments
- Traceability links
- History
- Notifications
This action cannot be undone.
What Is Not Deleted
Section titled “What Is Not Deleted”Deleting a defect does not delete:
- Test cases
- Requirements
- Releases
- Executions
- Test runs
- External issues
- Project data created outside the defect
External issues may still exist in the connected tool even after the Hawzu defect is deleted.
Before Deleting
Section titled “Before Deleting”Before deleting, consider whether you should instead:
- Close the defect with a resolution
- Link it as a duplicate
- Unlink incorrect traceability
- Update the title or description
Next Steps
Section titled “Next Steps”- Review duplicate handling in Similar and Related Defects
- Review closure guidance in Best Practices