delete_purchase_order

Delete a purchase order in Sanka by purchase order id or external reference.

Server Sanka MCP Server sankahq/sanka-mcp
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What delete_purchase_order does on Sanka MCP Server

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

Why delete_purchase_order needs a policy

This tool performs an irreversible deletion of business-critical financial documents (purchase orders). Deletion cannot be undone and impacts procurement records, audit trails, and financial accountability. While not a direct financial transaction, it destroys authoritative records of financial obligations. The most severe applicable category is Destructive, which takes precedence over the Write category.

From the tool's definition Tool name explicitly uses 'delete' and description states 'Delete a purchase order' - this irreversibly removes a purchase order record from the system by ID or external reference.

Questions about delete_purchase_order

What does the delete_purchase_order tool do? +

Delete a purchase order in Sanka by purchase order id or external reference. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Sanka MCP Server 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_purchase_order? +

Register the Sanka MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_purchase_order: 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 Sanka MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_purchase_order? +

delete_purchase_order 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_purchase_order? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_purchase_order 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_purchase_order completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for delete_purchase_order. 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_purchase_order? +

delete_purchase_order is provided by the Sanka MCP Server MCP server (sankahq/sanka-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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