diff --git a/pyatlan/model/packages/relational_assets_builder.py b/pyatlan/model/packages/relational_assets_builder.py
index 55a0be1b..eb156780 100644
--- a/pyatlan/model/packages/relational_assets_builder.py
+++ b/pyatlan/model/packages/relational_assets_builder.py
@@ -172,6 +172,10 @@ def assets_semantics(
             self._parameters.append(
                 {"name": "delta_removal_type", "value": removal_type}
             )
+        else:
+            self._parameters.append(
+                {"name": "delta_removal_type", "value": AssetRemovalType.ARCHIVE}
+            )
         return self
 
     def options(