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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”

  1. Open the defect details view.

  2. Open the actions menu.

  3. Select Delete Defect.

  4. Confirm the deletion.

The delete action is available only to users with permission.

What Gets Removed

Section titled “What Gets Removed”

Deleting a defect removes it from every view — the defect list, boards, search, traceability and reports. It stops appearing anywhere in the product, and its comments, attachments and history go with it.

Deletion is recorded rather than destructive: the defect is marked deleted along with who deleted it and when, and the underlying comment and history records are left in place rather than being erased.

There is no restore. Hawzu has no trash, recycle bin or undo for defects, so from your side the action is permanent — plan as though the defect is gone.

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”