delete_invoice_position

Delete an invoice position

Server Sevdesk codestra/sevdesk-mcp
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What delete_invoice_position does on Sevdesk

AI agents call delete_invoice_position to permanently remove resources in Sevdesk — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

Why delete_invoice_position needs a policy

The delete operation on invoice positions is destructive because it permanently removes data from accounting records. Invoices are financial documents with legal and tax implications in Germany (sevdesk is a German accounting system). Deleting positions alters the invoice structure and financial records irreversibly.

From the tool's definition Tool name explicitly contains 'delete' and description states 'Delete an invoice position'. This is an irreversible operation that removes line items from financial documents.

Questions about delete_invoice_position

What does the delete_invoice_position tool do? +

Delete an invoice position. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Sevdesk MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on delete_invoice_position? +

Register the Sevdesk MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_invoice_position: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Sevdesk. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_invoice_position? +

delete_invoice_position is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit delete_invoice_position? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_invoice_position rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block delete_invoice_position completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for delete_invoice_position. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides delete_invoice_position? +

delete_invoice_position is provided by the Sevdesk MCP server (codestra/sevdesk-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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