---
title: "Delete department by external code"
method: DELETE
path: "/os/v1/departments/{externalCode}"
tags: ["Department", "Department"]
---

# Delete department by external code

`DELETE /os/v1/departments/{externalCode}`

Deletes a department.

**Business Rules:**

• Department cannot be deleted if it is linked to active areas

## Path parameters

- `externalCode` string, required

## Response `204`

Department successfully deleted

## Other responses

- `400` — Bad Request - Department has active relationships (e.g. linked to areas)
- `401` — Unauthorized - Invalid or missing token
- `404` — Not Found - Department not found
- `500` — Internal Server Error - Unexpected failure

---

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