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Use the OBSOLETE function to remove a structure or substructure in all existing statuses. It is valid only for CA Datacom/DB and CA FILE Model structures and substructures. This function has greater impact than deleting each of the occurrences in the structure or substructure individually in each status.

How It Works

When you use this function, you are stating that you no longer require this structure or substructure in CA Datacom Datadictionary. The OBSOLETE function causes all references to the occurrences in the specified structure or substructure to be deleted from CA Datacom Datadictionary, including relationships.

Note: Use the SQL DROP statement to delete SQL accessible tables, views, or synonyms. For more information, see the CA Datacom/DB SQL User Guide.

Important! Due to the impact of the OBSOLETE function, we recommend that the authorization to use this function be restricted. See the person responsible for security administration on your system for information about restricting the use of functions.

How to Use

Use one of the following procedures to perform this function:

• Select the OBSOLETE option on the Structure Functions Menu for the selected structure, fill in the prompter panel and press PF9 (APPLY).
• Enter the OBSOLETE command (see OBSOLETE) for the structure and press PF9 (APPLY).

If there are no errors, you receive the Structure Functions Menu with a message confirming the success of the function.

For more information about the OBSOLETE function, see OBSOLETE.