QBD - Delete unused Class

Jeff10413 · ‎November 09, 2023

We are running QB Enterprise 23 R6P and created a class by mistake. The class is not used in any transactions. When I do a quick report on the class for ALL time, it returns no results. If I right click on the class and select 'DELETE' it marks the class inactive. When the checkbox for 'include inactive' is checked, the deleted class is displayed.

How do I permanently remove this unused class so it does not show up in the class list, even when 'include inactive' is checked?

FritzF · ‎November 09, 2023

Hi there, Jeff.

I'm here to provide information on effectively managing unused classes in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT).

Currently, the option to permanently delete or remove a class in QBDT is not available. Instead, you can only make them inactive. As a workaround, you can manually deselect the "Include inactive" box when generating a quick report, ensuring that the inactive classes are not displayed.

I understand the importance of having this option for your business. I highly recommend providing direct feedback to our product developers, as they actively seek ideas to enhance QuickBooks. Your input will be valuable in shaping future improvements to the software.

Here's how to submit feedback:

In QBDT, click the Help menu at the top.
Tick the Send Feedback Online option.
Select the Product Suggestion option. A pop-up window displays.
Enter your feedback suggestion.
Click the Send Feedback button. The feedback is sent.

To stay updated on new features and options, I recommend visiting this link: https://www.firmofthefuture.com/product-industry-news/product-updates/.

I'm also adding these articles that tackle managing classes and reports in QBDT for future reference:

Please let me know if you have more questions about classes or anything else QuickBooks, Jeff. I'll be more than willing to assist. Take care.

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FritzF · ‎November 09, 2023

Hi there, Jeff.

I'm here to provide information on effectively managing unused classes in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT).

Currently, the option to permanently delete or remove a class in QBDT is not available. Instead, you can only make them inactive. As a workaround, you can manually deselect the "Include inactive" box when generating a quick report, ensuring that the inactive classes are not displayed.

I understand the importance of having this option for your business. I highly recommend providing direct feedback to our product developers, as they actively seek ideas to enhance QuickBooks. Your input will be valuable in shaping future improvements to the software.

Here's how to submit feedback:

In QBDT, click the Help menu at the top.
Tick the Send Feedback Online option.
Select the Product Suggestion option. A pop-up window displays.
Enter your feedback suggestion.
Click the Send Feedback button. The feedback is sent.

To stay updated on new features and options, I recommend visiting this link: https://www.firmofthefuture.com/product-industry-news/product-updates/.

I'm also adding these articles that tackle managing classes and reports in QBDT for future reference:

Please let me know if you have more questions about classes or anything else QuickBooks, Jeff. I'll be more than willing to assist. Take care.

Jeff10413 · ‎November 09, 2023

Hi Fritz,

Thank you for the feedback. It is not what I wanted to hear but I will accept it.

My feedback for QuickBooks is having a menu item say 'Delete' when it clearly will not delete is very misleading. The menu option should say 'Make Inactive' or 'Inactivate' but not 'Delete'.

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