Ads in removed AdGroups

[Pearl Jam]

In the past we have noticed that even for Ads from deleted AdGroups a policycheck was done.
That's why we startet to delete all Ads from deleted Adgroups.
Since the API version v201406 this is no longer possible.
Does this mean that Keywords and Ads in an removed Adgroup will not be checked anymore?
Or do we have to remove all contained ads and keywords before removing the Adgroup?

Thanks
Jam

[Michael Cloonan (AdWords API Team)]

Hello Jam,

What exactly are you referring to when you say "policycheck"? Are you talking about the check that makes sure that ads are valid and able to serve?

If so, then you should be safe to simply remove the ad group, leaving the ads within it in place without having to expressly delete them separately.

Regards,

Mike, AdWords API Team

[Pearl Jam]

Hello Michael,

I mean the test of Trademarks in Ad Content or Keyword Insertion and validity of landingpages.
In the past we often got warnings about disapproved Ads and Keywords even if the Adgroup was deleted.

Jam

[Michael Cloonan (AdWords API Team)]

Hello Jam,

I don't believe you should be getting warnings about any content in removed ad groups. If you can show that this is still happening, please let me know and I can follow up with the team to see if we can get this changed.

Regards,

Mike, AdWords API Team