Update or Retire a Terminal

How to Update or Retire a Terminal in Muhasib ERP

Overview

This guide will help you update or retire an application-terminal record without disrupting an active working period.

Source blocks terminal deletion during an active working period and blocks deletion of the terminal currently in use. Application-record removal is not proven to deactivate the licence terminal.

Who can do this

You need access to Terminal Update; Terminal Delete plus explicit operational approval for removal.

Before you start

Use another authorized terminal for retirement. End active registers/working periods, save open work, and determine separately whether WLM deactivation is required.

Where to find it

Back Office → Essentials Setup → Manage Terminals.

Update or Retire a Terminal

Step 1: Select the exact terminal by ID/computer name

Step 2: For an update, change the approved computer name, location, or

For an update, change the approved computer name, location, or printer and choose Update.

Step 3: For retirement, verify no working period is active

Step 4: Confirm you are not logged in from the terminal being removed

Step 5: Choose Delete only after explicit approval

Step 6: Handle licence deactivation separately through Licence Information when authorized

Check your work

Confirm other terminals can enter the company, printing/location assignments remain correct, and historical reports keep expected terminal context.

If something goes wrong

• If blocked by an active period, close POS registers and end it through the supported workflow.
• Do not transfer/deactivate the primary licence unless that is the intended separate outcome.

Related guides

• Register a Muhasib Terminal
• End a POS Working Period
• Review and Maintain Muhasib Licence Access
• Create and Verify a Manual Backup

What to do next