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# Why can I not delete a Department?

In Setyl, permanent deletion of a Department is not possible. This is to maintain a historic record of all activity related to any Department. We utilize a process known as archiving, which is a form of logical deletion.  This ensures that records remain accessible for compliance and auditing purposes.

‍Further information on how to archive a Department can be found [here](https://help.setyl.com/how-do-i-archive-a-department?hsLang=en).

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