Keep your supplier database clean by removing outdated or duplicate entries.
Why keep your supplier list updated?
Maintaining an accurate list of suppliers helps avoid confusion in purchasing workflows and ensures smooth order processing and production planning.
Before you begin
Only Owners or Users with the “Delete suppliers” permission can remove suppliers.
How to delete a supplier
Option 1: From the Suppliers Tab
Navigate to Buy screen > Suppliers tab.
Select the supplier(s) you wish to remove by checking the boxes in the list.
Click the trashcan icon at the top-right of the table.
You’ll see the trash icon above the supplier list once rows are selected.
Option 2: From the Supplier Card
Click a supplier to open their Supplier card.
Click the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top corner.
Select Delete from the dropdown.
The 3-dot menu is in the upper-right of the Supplier card.
What happens when you delete a supplier?
The supplier is removed from your active list and can’t be assigned to new purchase or outsourcing orders.
If the supplier was used in existing purchase orders (POs) or outsourced purchase orders (OPOs):
Their name will remain visible with a strikethrough.
No data is lost — historical accuracy is preserved.
Need to edit instead? You can also edit supplier details.
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