[Resolved] Layouts assigned to deleted post types or taxonomies can't be deleted

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[ashleighP]

This is related to this support post: https://toolset.com/forums/topic/undefined-post-type-archives-error-message/

In particular, I have at one layout that is only assigned to a taxonomy that no longer exists, and honestly I can't even remember what the taxonomy was. But, because it's "assigned" I can't delete the layout at all.

I'd at least like a way to delete that layout, but even better would be the ability to unassign a layout from an undefined post type.

[Waqar]

Hi there,

Thank you for contacting us.

Your observation is correct and currently, it is not possible to delete any layout which was assigned to a deleted custom post type or taxonomy.

I'm going to pass on this ticket to the concerned team, as a feature request.

Appreciate you brought this forward and please open a new ticket for a different question/concern.

regards,
Waqar

[Beda]

I can unassign removed content types just fine, in Toolset Layouts.

I attached a screenshot, are you sure to use the latest Toolset?

If yes, and you can still not see what I see, please feedback here and attach a copy of a Duplicate of your site https://toolset.com/faq/provide-supporters-copy-site/, or, if you have some steps to replicate that, I can try according to them.

[ashleighP]

Hi Beda,

The issue is with layouts assigned to an archive, and not a post type. Screen shots attached. In the change layout usage dialog, there isn't a way to uncheck a deleted assigned archive, both taxonomy and post type archives. Unlike with the layouts assigned to all the posts of a CPT, the dialog doesn't list the deleted archives.

I am still on Layouts 2.4.2 for the moment since I haven't had time to test all the plugin updates that came out in advance of 5.0, but I'm only a month behind.

To duplicate the issue, try this: create a custom taxonomy, create a wordpress archive layout, assign it to that taxonomy, and then delete the taxonomy.

[Beda]

Right, I am sorry.

It works for the Layouts assigned to the single Type, and on single posts.
Not on their archives.
This is a bug, and I reported it.

Thanks for the patience and heads up.

[ashleighP]

Sure thing!

[Beda]

Escalating to Developers.

[Beda]

There is an erratum now for this issue:
https://toolset.com/errata/layouts-cannot-be-unassigned-from-archives-if-the-related-post-types-are-deleted/

Please let me know if you require the help in editing the database as mentioned on the Erratum.

[sylviaR]

Dear support team, I have the same kind of issue.

I cannot delete the layout, because it is assigned to the page that was deleted.

[Beda]

Yes, we know about the issue, there is an erratum:
https://toolset.com/errata/layouts-cannot-be-unassigned-from-archives-if-the-related-post-types-are-deleted/

I'll update you when there are any fixes for it.

[ashleighP]

Yes, I would like help with editing the database to remove the unneeded layouts.

[Beda]

OK, in this case please consult https://toolset.com/errata/layouts-cannot-be-unassigned-from-archives-if-the-related-post-types-are-deleted/ carefully and provide all required details in the next (private) reply.

Please acknowledge that the edits made are irreversible, hence backups are highly recommended.