Delete a hierarchy

Remove a hierarchy node after you confirm the impact on the tree.

Use Remove Node to delete a hierarchy node.

Before you start

Confirm that:

• the selected node is the one you intend to remove
• the node is no longer needed
• you reviewed the impact on child nodes, devices, and user assignments

Use this action only when the node should be removed from the tree.

Review the selected branch carefully before you delete it. Deleting the wrong node can affect access, placement, and later hierarchy work.

Delete a hierarchy

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1. Open Hierarchies

Go to Verifone Central → Device Management → Hierarchy/Group Management → Hierarchies.

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2. Select the node

Choose the hierarchy node you want to remove.

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3. Open the delete action

Select Actions → Update Hierarchy → Edit Node → Remove Node.

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4. Review and confirm

Confirm the deletion only after you verify the selected node and its impact.

What to confirm before deletion

Review these checks before you continue:

• the node should not stay in the structure
• the selected branch is correct
• any follow-up work on users, devices, or replacement nodes is planned

Stop if you cannot confirm the branch impact. Use Edit a hierarchy when the node should remain but needs different details.

Verify the result

After you confirm the action, check that:

• the node no longer appears in the tree
• adjacent branches still reflect the intended structure
• users know if follow-up hierarchy work is required

Troubleshooting checks

If you are unsure whether to delete the node, stop and review:

• whether the change should be an edit instead
• whether the node should move under another branch through a different workflow
• whether the node is still needed for device ownership or access

Result

The selected hierarchy is removed from the tree after its impact on access, placement, and replacement structure is confirmed.

Next steps

• Add a root hierarchy — replace the node with a new top-level branch if needed
• Add a child hierarchy — rebuild the structure under a different parent if needed