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title: "I can't delete items in the Libraries"
canonical: "https://servicedesk.maxgeo.com/space/LC/1263632624/I%20can't%20delete%20items%20in%20the%20Libraries"
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**Problem:**
1. I can't delete certain Action Types out of the "Action Types" Library. Refer **Cause 1**.
**Cause:**
1. These Action Types are being used by an Action or Action Configuration. This may be a complete or incomplete Action, and may be in respect of an archived Lease or Agreement - hence it is not always immediately apparent. Refer **Solution 1**.
**Solution:**
1. Within the LeaseControl software you will need to do the following, then try deleting the Action Type again. Just remember that the Action Type could apply to multiple Action Configurations.
- Look at current Action Configurations for this particular Action Type. Remember: If you have select "Lease", "Agreement" or "Lease/Agreement" in the dropdown menu, this means it could be a Lease Action Configuration, an Agreement Action Configuration or both (respectively).
- Try deleting the Action Configuration.
- If you can't delete the Action Configuration, it's because there are Actions associated with it. If you don't need these Actions: try Archiving the Action Configuration, as this will delete the associated *incomplete *Actions. Then restore and try to delete again.
- If you still can't delete the Action Configuration, it's because there are *completed* Actions associated with it. Refer **Solution 2**, asking us to delete the completed Actions associated with this Action Type so that is can be deleted.
2. Contact [sales@maxgeo.com](mailto:sales@maxgeo.com) to delete the data from your database that is required to delete the library item. We ask you to be cautious about requesting this service. Ultimately, it is your responsibility to determine if the data is relevant - we can't make that decision for you. It is also important you retain a backup of the database before proceeding with a deletion of this nature.