How to Delete Test Case in Jira

Quick summary

To delete a test case in Jira, you must first archive it via Zephyr Scale and then permanently delete it from the Archived test cases section using the Dependency Check flow. This two-step process ensures no linked test data is removed accidentally.

Steps

1. Go to your desired Jira project and select Zephyr Scale from the left-side main menu.
2. Select a test case by clicking the empty checkbox next to it.
3. Select Archive from the toolbar options above the test case list.
4. When the confirmation dialog appears, click Archive to confirm the action.
5. Navigate to your Archived test cases section in Zephyr Scale.
6. Select the archived test case by clicking the empty checkbox next to it.
7. Click the Delete tab located above the Zephyr toolbar.
8. After clicking Delete, complete the Dependency Check step by clicking Next.
9. Click Delete to permanently delete the test case.
10. Once the deletion is complete, click Next to proceed.
11. Click Done to confirm the process has been successfully completed.