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title: "Can we add another level in traceability to link System Requirements to Hardware or Software Requirements for more detailed subsystem traceability?"
description: "Yes, Ketryx provides flexibility in configuring traceability levels and relationships between different types of requirements and specifications. The traceability configuration in Ketryx is highly customizable."
category: "Frequently Asked Questions"
section: "Traceability"
keywords: ["software requirements", "level traceability", "link requirements", "requirements detailed", "hardware", "subsystem", "traceability configuration", "relationships"]
source_url: "https://support.ketryx.com/hc/en-us/articles/34415657616525-Can-we-add-another-level-in-traceability-to-link-System-Requirements-to-Hardware-or-Software-Requirements-for-more-detailed-subsystem-traceability"
last_reviewed: 2026-06-11
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# Can we add another level in traceability to link System Requirements to Hardware or Software Requirements for more detailed subsystem traceability?

Yes, Ketryx provides flexibility in configuring traceability levels and relationships between different types of requirements and specifications.

The traceability configuration in Ketryx is highly customizable. As outlined in the [_Traceability Configuration Reference_](https://docs.ketryx.com/reference/traceability-configuration) guide, Ketryx allows full customization of displayed columns, trace relationships, traceability checks, and corresponding error status messages. This enables organizations to define and adjust traceability structures to fit their specific needs.

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