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I can't delete a retention policy in MS Purview, althogh I am the Global Admin

Attila Dob 95 Reputation points
2024-05-19T13:19:13.5466667+00:00

Hello

I want to delete a retention policy in Microsoft Purview / Data lifecycle management. Theoretically when I click the checkbox on the policy, Edit option should show up and so I can delete.

And although I am the Global Administrator - that doesn't happen.

Any idea where and what setting I have to make to be authorised to perform this action?

Really appreciate any idea!

Attila

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  1. Vasil Michev 97,386 Reputation points MVP
    2024-05-19T14:41:35.02+00:00

    Two things to check here. First, the UI sometimes doesn't expose all actions, so just in case try clicking the three dots menu and see whether the Delete policy action is exposed therein. Or to completely bypass any UI-related oddities, connect via PowerShell to the compliance endpoint and try the delete operation therein (via the Remove-RetentionCompliancePolicy cmdlet).

    If the PowerShell method doesn't work either, double-check the permissions. If your GA role is activated by PIM, make sure some time has passed since activation, and refresh the portal.

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