Delete multiple users (Local only)

Multiple users in IBM® Planning Analytics Workspace Local can be deleted in bulk with a .csv file.

Before you begin

To administer users in IBM Planning Analytics Workspace Local, you must have the Administrator role.

To delete multiple users from Planning Analytics Local, create a CSV file that contains one line for each user that you want to delete with the following information: Login ID, first name, last name, role, environment. Use the REMOVE directive.

Note: Text values in the CSV file, including column titles, roles, and environments, must be in English.

You can also export users to a CSV file and edit the file in a text editor to contain one line for each user that you want to delete. Change the ADD directive to REMOVE.

Procedure

  1. Set the ENABLE_USER_IMPORT configuration parameter to false.
    Note: When you change the paw configuration file, you must run ./scripts/paw for your operating system or click Start in the Planning Analytics Workspace administration tool for your changes to take effect. Only services that are affected by the configuration change will restart.

    For more information, see Planning Analytics Workspace configuration parameters.

  2. On the Welcome page, click your user name, and then click Administer.
    Note: If you don't see the Administer option, then you are not logged in as administrator and you cannot delete users.
  3. Click the Users tab.
  4. Click Upload users.
  5. Drag the CSV file on to the .csv icon csv icon, or browse to the file location and import the file.
    The file is uploaded and you see a success message.
  6. Click OK.