change-a-derived-hierarchy-name-master-data-services.md

title	Change a Derived Hierarchy Name
description	Change a Derived Hierarchy Name (Master Data Services)
author	meetdeepak
ms.author	dkhare
ms.reviewer	mikeray
ms.date	03/05/2026
ms.service	sql
ms.subservice	master-data-services
ms.topic	how-to
ms.custom	build-2025
helpviewer_keywords	derived hierarchies, changing name

Change a Derived Hierarchy Name (Master Data Services)

[!INCLUDE SQL Server - Windows only ASDBMI]

[!INCLUDE support-notice]

In [!INCLUDEssMDSshort], you can change the name of a derived hierarchy.

Prerequisites

To perform this procedure:

• You must have permission to access the System Administration functional area.

• You must be a model administrator. For more information, see Administrators (Master Data Services).

To change a derived hierarchy name

1. In [!INCLUDEssMDSmdm], click System Administration.

2. From the menu bar, point to Manage and click Derived Hierarchies.

3. On the Derived Hierarchy Maintenance page, from the Model list, select a model.

4. Select the row for the derived hierarchy that you want to rename.

5. Click Edit.

6. On the Edit Derived Hierarchy page, click the pencil icon next to the Derived Hierarchy name.

7. In the Derived hierarchy name box, type the updated name of the hierarchy.

8. Click Save derived hierarchy.

See Also

Derived Hierarchies (Master Data Services)
Create a Derived Hierarchy (Master Data Services)
Delete a Derived Hierarchy (Master Data Services)