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title: "Delete versus deactivate bookable resources"
url: "https://help.altus.pro/de/article/delete-versus-deactivate-bookable-resources"
language: "de"
last_updated: "2026-03-31T05:11:26.090Z"
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# Delete versus deactivate bookable resources

Deactivating a resource allows you to remove them from active use across Altus **without deleting their record**. This is the recommended approach for offboarded resources, as it preserves historical data such as allocations, timesheets, and reporting.  
 

**When to Deactivate a Resource**

-   Deactivate a resource when they:
-   Leave the organisation
-   Are no longer available for work
-   Should not appear in resource selection lists

**Best practice:** Deactivate resources instead of deleting them.  
 

To deactivate bookable resources:

1.  Navigate to **Resources** from the left‑hand menu.  
     
2.  Select the resource you want to deactivate to open their record.  
     
3.  In the top command bar, select **Deactivate**.  
     
4.  Confirm the action when prompted.  
     

The resource status is updated to **Inactive.**

> What Happens When a Resource Is Deactivated
> 
> -   The resource is **hidden from active lists** where resources are normally selected
> -   They can no longer be assigned to new work
> -   Existing historical data (allocations, timesheets, reporting) is **retained**
> -   The resource record is **not deleted**

> Why Deactivate Instead of Delete: Deleting a resource can:
> 
> -   Remove historical data
> -   Affect reporting and financial records
> -   Break links to past projects or timesheets
> -   Deactivation preserves data integrity while keeping the system clean and up to date.

**Result:** Offboarded resources are removed from day‑to‑day use while historical information remains intact.

> **Note:** Only users with **administrator rights** can delete resources. It is recommended to **deactivate** resources instead of deleting them to retain historical data and reporting accuracy.