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# Remove a child issue

# Remove a child issue {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated September 1, 2026  
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Remove a child issue from its group so it becomes a standalone issue.

## Before you begin

The issue must be a child in a group.

Role required: risk_admin, risk_manager, or sn_risk.user

## Procedure

1. On the parent issue, open the Child Issues related list.
2. Select the check box next to the child issue that you want to remove.
3. Select Remove.
4. Confirm the removal by selecting Remove.  
   A confirmation message asks whether you want to remove the selected record.

## Result

The issue is removed from the group and becomes standalone.