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databricks Platform · Updated Oct 22, 2025

Column drop behavior updated

When you attempt to drop a column that has one or more governed tags assigned, the operation now fails.

What it does

When you attempt to drop a column that has one or more governed tags assigned, the operation now fails. To drop a tagged column, you must first remove all governed tags from it. This page shows how to apply tags to Unity Catalog securable objects.

Why it matters

When you attempt to drop a column that has one or more governed tags assigned, the operation now fails.

Recommended use cases
ownershipor lifecycle tracking.
Architecture
Databricks Platform → Platform
In short

When you attempt to drop a column that has one or more governed tags assigned, the operation now fails. To drop a tagged column, you must first remove all governed tags from it.

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Key takeaway
When you attempt to drop a column that has one or more governed tags assigned, the operation now fails.
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