Delete a custom decoration area category

Custom decoration area categories can be removed when they are no longer needed. This helps keep your product configuration clean and ensures only relevant decoration options are available when setting up products.

In this article

• Prerequisites
• Why delete a custom decoration area category?
• How to delete a custom decoration area category
• Best practice tips
• Troubleshooting
• FAQs
• Additional resources

Prerequisites

Why delete a custom decoration area category?

Removing unused categories keeps your system organized and avoids confusion when configuring products and decoration areas.

• Maintain clarity: Only show relevant categories to your team
• Reduce errors: Prevent selecting outdated or unused categories
• Streamline setup: Make product configuration faster and cleaner

How to delete a custom decoration area category

Step 1: Go to decoration area categories

1. Log into your DecoNetwork Website
2. Navigate to Admin → Products

3. Select Decoration Areas.

   

   

Step 2: Locate the custom category

1. Find the custom category you want to remove
2. Confirm it is not a system category (only custom categories can be deleted)

Step 3: Delete the category

1. Click the Delete button next to the category

   

   Deletion the custom category

   If the category is still in use, deletion will be blocked until all associated decoration areas are removed.

2. Review the confirmation prompt

   

   Confirm deletion of the selected category

3. Click OK to proceed

Step 4: Verify removal

1. Ensure the category no longer appears in the list
2. Confirm it is no longer selectable when configuring decoration areas

Best practice tips

• Review categories periodically to remove unused entries
• Rename categories instead of deleting if they are still in use
• Check for dependencies before deleting to avoid interruptions

Troubleshooting

Cannot delete category

• Cause: The category is still assigned to one or more decoration areas
• Solution: Remove or reassign all decoration areas using this category, then try again

Delete option not visible

• Cause: The category is a system category
• Solution: Only custom categories can be deleted

FAQs

Can I delete system decoration area categories?

No. Only custom categories can be removed.

What happens to decoration areas using the category?

The category cannot be deleted until all associated decoration areas are removed or reassigned.

Is deletion reversible?

No. Once deleted, the category must be recreated manually if needed again.

Additional resources

• Manage Decoration Areas