[Feature]: Simple way to undo "Split" transaction categorization #423

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2026-02-28T19:03:33-06:00

GiteaMirror commented

2026-02-28 19:03:33 -06:00

Originally created by @bstritesky on GitHub (Jun 2, 2023).

Verified issue does not already exist?

I have searched and found no existing issue

What happened?

Once you click on the Split option in Categorization, you cannot change it to non-split. The only workaround is to delete the transaction and re-create/re-import.

What error did you receive?

No response

Where are you hosting Actual?

Docker

What browsers are you seeing the problem on?

Chrome

Operating System

Mac OSX

Originally created by @bstritesky on GitHub (Jun 2, 2023). ### Verified issue does not already exist? - [X] I have searched and found no existing issue ### What happened? Once you click on the Split option in Categorization, you cannot change it to non-split. The only workaround is to delete the transaction and re-create/re-import. ### What error did you receive? _No response_ ### Where are you hosting Actual? Docker ### What browsers are you seeing the problem on? Chrome ### Operating System Mac OSX

GiteaMirror added the feature label 2026-02-28 19:03:33 -06:00

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GiteaMirror commented

2026-02-28 19:03:34 -06:00

@biohzrddd commented on GitHub (Jun 3, 2023):

Also seeing this. I think the split transaction functionality needs a UX uplift in general. For example, if you accidentally add another split transaction that is empty, it should be deleted when the split transactions sum up to the split amount and the user clicks "Add".

Instead, it leaves an empty split transaction.

@biohzrddd commented on GitHub (Jun 3, 2023): Also seeing this. I think the split transaction functionality needs a UX uplift in general. For example, if you accidentally add another split transaction that is empty, it should be deleted when the split transactions sum up to the split amount and the user clicks "Add". ![image](https://github.com/actualbudget/actual/assets/10577752/1160c2dc-8b3d-4b60-abf1-015d8fed3d7c) Instead, it leaves an empty split transaction. ![image](https://github.com/actualbudget/actual/assets/10577752/7a801c47-a433-4089-b9f2-88f6d28f37d9)

GiteaMirror commented

2026-02-28 19:03:34 -06:00

@trevdor commented on GitHub (Aug 25, 2023):

I agree 100% this would useful functionality. However, as far as I'm aware, this functionality has never existed in Actual.
Please correct me if I'm mistaken, otherwise I'll reclassify as a feature request.

@trevdor commented on GitHub (Aug 25, 2023): I agree 100% this would useful functionality. However, as far as I'm aware, this functionality has never existed in Actual. Please correct me if I'm mistaken, otherwise I'll reclassify as a feature request.

GiteaMirror commented

2026-02-28 19:03:35 -06:00

@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Aug 29, 2023):

✨ Thanks for sharing your idea! ✨

This repository uses lodash style issue management for enhancements. That means enhancement issues are automatically closed. This doesn’t mean we don’t accept feature requests, though! We will consider implementing ones that receive many upvotes, and we welcome contributions for any feature requests marked as needing votes (just post a comment first so we can help you make a successful contribution).

The enhancement backlog can be found here: https://github.com/actualbudget/actual/issues?q=label%3A%22needs+votes%22+sort%3Areactions-%2B1-desc+

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@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Aug 29, 2023): :sparkles: Thanks for sharing your idea! :sparkles: This repository uses lodash style issue management for enhancements. That means enhancement issues are automatically closed. This doesn’t mean we don’t accept feature requests, though! We will consider implementing ones that receive many upvotes, and we welcome contributions for any feature requests marked as needing votes (just post a comment first so we can help you make a successful contribution). The enhancement backlog can be found here: https://github.com/actualbudget/actual/issues?q=label%3A%22needs+votes%22+sort%3Areactions-%2B1-desc+ Don’t forget to upvote the top comment with 👍!

GiteaMirror commented

2026-02-28 19:03:35 -06:00

@youngcw commented on GitHub (Feb 8, 2024):

You can select the child transactions and delete them. No need to create a new transaction to remove the split.

@youngcw commented on GitHub (Feb 8, 2024): You can select the child transactions and delete them. No need to create a new transaction to remove the split.