A lifecycle definition can only be deleted if none of the lifecycle states associated with the definition is in use by the leading version (tip) of any revision.
In the Lifecycle Definition dialog box, select the lifecycle definition from the Name column in the first table. Use the filter to narrow the search by category.
Choosing <Base> lists definitions associated with all Vault objects that are not categorized.
In the Lifecycle Definition dialog box, select the definition that you want to delete and click Delete.
A warning dialog opens listing the categories to which the lifecycle definition is assigned.
Click Yes to continue. A prompt will ask if you want to permanently delete the lifecycle definition. Click Yes.
Click Print Preview to display a copy of the affected categories grid. Select whether to print or save the information.