You can delete a code table entry, such as if your organization no longer uses it. When you delete an entry, you remove it completely from your database. You cannot delete a code table entry currently used by a record.
Note: To remove an entry as a data entry option but retain it in your database, you can mark the entry as inactive. For information about how to mark an entry as inactive, see Edit a Code Table Entry.
Warning: To ensure the validity of your database and consistency of your data entry, we recommend you limit rights to delete code table entries to only a few key users. This also increases the accuracy of your records and reports. For information about how to limit rights, see Establish User Permissions for Code Tables.