Delete a capability from the hierarchy

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title: Delete a capability from the hierarchy
description: Delete a capability that you no longer require.
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last_updated: "2026-09-10"
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# Delete a capability from the hierarchy

Delete a capability that you no longer require.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn\_apm.apm\_user

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **Workspaces** > **Enterprise Architecture Workspace**.

2.  Open the Business Capability Hierarchy page by clicking the Business Portfolio icon \(\[Omitted image "business-portfolio-icon.png"\] Alt text: Business Portfolio icon\).

3.  Right-click the hierarchy ID of a capability that you want delete, then select **Delete**

4.  Confirm the deletion.


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