# Inventory - Deleting Inventory

Note: An inventory item cannot be deleted if there are journal entries posted with the item. If the user tries to delete an item that has been posted to the journal, an error will be displayed and the item will not be deleted. Once all journal entries related to this item have been removed, the item can be deleted. If this is not possible, consider marking the SKU as inactive.

1. From the main menu, select Inventory->Edit/Maintain.
2. The inventory item list screen will appear initially sorted by SKU. To locate the item you wish to edit, navigate by clicking on the sorting selection in the table head or enter a search criteria in the search box and press the Enter key on your keyboard.
3. Once you locate the item to edit, click on the delete icon and a popup window will appear confirming the delete operation.
4. Click OK to confirm the delete operation and the item will be removed from the database.

### Related Topics

#### Inventory

Setting inventory default accounts
Adding inventory items
Editing inventory items
Copying inventory items
Inventory adjustments
Entering an inventory assembly
Adding an inventory field
Editing an inventory field
Deleting an inventory field
Adding an inventory field tab (category)
Editing an inventory field tab (category)
Deleting an inventory field tab (category)

#### Inventory Activities

Using the price manager
Importing Inventory
Exporting inventory
Synchronizing with other applications

#### Reports

Inventory item list
Inventory assembly list
Inventory adjustment journal
Inventory assembly journal