Delete Category

This operation allows you to delete an existing category from the catalog.

It follows REST principles and aligns with the OData v4.01 standard.

[DELETE] Category Endpoint

https://api2.saleslayer.com/rest/Categoría/Categorías({categoryId})

Making a request

• Use the HTTP method: DELETE.
• Include the API key in the request headers for authentication.
• It does not require a body (request body).
• The categoryId parameter is required and indicates the category you want to delete.

Request example:

DELETE /rest/Catalog/Categories(16)

Response

204 No content

The category was successfully updated. No additional content is returned.

400 Bad Request

Common errors include:

• The provided ID is in an incorrect format (must be numeric).
• Required parameters are missing or invalid.

"The cat_id is invalid or not found"

401 Unauthorized

Missing or invalid API key.

403 Forbidden

The user does not have permission to perform this operation.

404 Not Found

The category specified by categoryId does not exist.

412 Precondition Failed

System is not in a valid state to perform the operation.

500 Internal Server Error

Unexpected system failure

Limitations and considerations

• Only one category can be deleted per request.
• Subcategories and linked products are automatically updated to avoid invalid references.
• Deletion is not supported in environments with multi-table attributes.