> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://learn.withessential.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://learn.withessential.com/customers-and-work/jobs/why-cant-i-delete-a-job.md). # Why can't I delete a job? A job can be deleted from its detail page using the Delete Job button on the right side. Deleting is only allowed when none of the job's visits have started and none are scheduled in the past. In practice this means a job can be removed while its work is still entirely upcoming, but once a technician has begun a visit, or a visit's scheduled time has already passed, the job is locked from deletion. If you try to delete in that case, a message appears explaining that at least one visit has already been started and asking you to contact Essential support for help. This guardrail protects jobs that already have real field activity from being erased by accident. Be aware that deleting a job also deletes all of its visits, so the job and everything scheduled under it go away together; this cannot be undone. Because of that, deletion is best used for jobs created in error or no longer needed, before any work has taken place. If you need to remove a job that has already been worked, reach out to Essential support rather than expecting the button to allow it. > **Where to find it:** Open a job from Scheduling > Jobs; the Delete Job button is on the right side of the job page ## Related guides * [Clock in and clock out records on a job](/customers-and-work/jobs/clock-in-and-clock-out-records-on-a-job.md) * [Job inventory: reserved vs used parts, transfers, and shortages](/customers-and-work/jobs/job-inventory-reserved-vs-used-parts-transfers-and-shortages.md) * [Link quotes and invoices to a job](/customers-and-work/jobs/link-quotes-and-invoices-to-a-job.md) * [Recurring service completions on a job](/customers-and-work/jobs/recurring-service-completions-on-a-job.md) * [The job detail page: what it shows](/customers-and-work/jobs/the-job-detail-page-what-it-shows.md) --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://learn.withessential.com/customers-and-work/jobs/why-cant-i-delete-a-job.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.