# Removing Replicate artifacts from the database

In order to capture changes, Qlik Replicate creates various artifacts in the SAP HANA database when the task starts. When the task completes, you can safely remove these artifacts.

For information on the Replicate artifacts, see [Capturing data changes](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/replicate/November2025/Content/Replicate/Main/SAP%20Hana%20Source/prerequisites-sap-hana-direct.htm#Change)