Fix for Unable to delete static routes in Cisco catalyst switch

Some times you may not be able to delete the static routes in cisco catalyst switches so this tutorial will explain how to fix this problem

When you run the following comamnd will show you the existing routing table

switch# show ip route

The static routes cannot be deleted no ip route … command

switch(config)# no ip route ….

or

switch# clear ip route *

or

switch# clear ip cache *

Solution

You need to disable and enable the “ip routing” service.

Disable IP Routing

switch(config)#no ip routing

Enable IP Routing

switch(config)#ip routing