# Maintain Contact Types ### How to Maintain Contact Types in Muhasib ERP ### Overview This guide will help you create or update reusable classifications for contact information. The type becomes available to dependent contact-entry workflows. Deletion is blocked when source dependency checks find use. ### Who can do this You need access to Contact Type plus Add, Update, or Delete for the intended action. ### Before you start Agree on a short, non-duplicative naming convention and identify existing party records that use the type.

Before saving, check that the correct company is open and that you have permission to complete this task.

### Where to find it Back Office → Essentials Setup → Manage Contact Types. ### Maintain Contact Types #### Step 1: Choose New Record or select an existing type #### Step 2: Enter a clean Short Description and applicable long description Enter a clean Short Description and needed long description. #### Step 3: Choose Save for a new type or Update for a change #### Step 4: For approved removal, select the exact type and choose Delete #### Step 5: Stop if Muhasib reports the type is in use ### Check your work Reopen the record and confirm it appears correctly in a controlled party/contact workflow.

Take a moment to check your work before closing the window. This small check can save time later.

### If something goes wrong - Do not create near-duplicate names to bypass a visibility problem. - Reclassify dependencies through supported forms before any approved removal. ### Related guides - [Create a Customer](https://docs.muhasiberp.com/link/367) - [Create a Supplier](https://docs.muhasiberp.com/link/372) - [Update, Disable, or Retire a System User](https://docs.muhasiberp.com/link/184) ### What to do next

[**Create a Customer**](https://docs.muhasiberp.com/link/367).