Deleting Cost Codes

There are times when it may be necessary to delete your cost codes.  Review the list of options below and follow the Contacting Support steps for assistance.

Archive Cost Codes

As a user, you have the option to Archive a cost code.  When a cost code that was used is archived, the selected code within the transaction still appears.  But the code can no longer be selected or used in any new records.  This is ideal if you have used the code but are cleaning up your data and better organizing your cost code list.

Deleting Cost Codes

When a cost code that was used within a transaction is deleted, it will no longer appear within the transaction or report or elsewhere.  Cost codes should not be deleted unless they were not used or unless historical reporting is not needed.

Deleting Archived Cost Codes

Some customers find it helpful to delete all Archived Cost Codes so that other team members cannot enable them later.  This is a step that our support team can perform for you using the ‘Contacting Support’ details mentioned below.

Deleting Stock Cost Codes

Contractor Foreman comes pre-loaded with stock cost codes.  If you want these removed from your account, follow the ‘Contacting Support’ steps below.  This is ideal for new users.

Deleting All Cost Codes

There are situations when deleting all cost codes (Active and Archived) is necessary.  This is ideal for someone prior to a QB sync or someone who has disconnected from QB and wants to clean their Cost Code list before resyncing with QB.

Contacting Support

If you need your Archived, Stock, or All Cost Codes deleted, have your account administrator email support@contractorforeman.com requesting this action.  Once this action is taken, it cannot be reversed.  If your account is linked to QuickBooks, performing this step will break the link between the Contractor Foreman transactions and the QB Transaction.  Once we receive your request, we will send a confirmation email (this also verifies account ownership).  If this is an urgent matter, start a live chat with our team and refer to the ticket # that was received after sending the email above and request for the action to be expedited.  Do not delete your cost codes if you are unsure.