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Deleting Executions and Test Runs

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Deleting an execution or test run removes the testing session and its recorded results. It does not delete the original test cases or the project work used to select them.

Delete A Release Execution

Section titled “Delete A Release Execution”

Delete a release execution from the execution details view when the testing session should no longer remain in the release.

Deleting a release execution removes:

  • The execution
  • Selected test case results for that execution
  • Execution progress and analysis for that execution

Deleting a release execution does not delete:

  • The release
  • Repository test cases
  • Requirements
  • Test suites
  • Defects

Defects created during the run stay in Hawzu, but they are no longer tied to the deleted execution.

Release Status Restrictions

Section titled “Release Status Restrictions”

Release status can affect deletion and editing.

  • Paused releases block execution work.
  • Completed releases block execution work and execution edits.
  • Archived releases are read-only for execution work.

If deletion is unavailable, check the release status and user access.

Delete A Test Run

Section titled “Delete A Test Run”

Delete a Test Run from the test run details view when the standalone testing session should be removed.

Deleting a Test Run removes:

  • The test run
  • Selected test case results for that test run
  • Test run progress and analysis

Deleting a Test Run does not delete:

  • Repository test cases
  • Requirements
  • Test suites
  • Releases
  • Defects

Defect Impact

Section titled “Defect Impact”

Deleting an execution or test run does not delete defects.

Defects remain available in Hawzu. However, links and analysis signals tied to the deleted testing session may no longer be available.

Review defect links before deleting a testing session if the team still needs traceability for release review or audit purposes.

Before Deleting

Section titled “Before Deleting”

Before deleting, review:

  • Whether the testing session still has active results.
  • Whether failed test cases still need defect follow-up.
  • Whether the execution contributes to release readiness.
  • Whether the team still needs the testing history.
  • Whether a release review depends on this execution.

Deletion should be used when the testing session is no longer needed.

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