How To Fix DS309 - Node is not empty, so not all attributes are modifiable

DS309 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DS - Messages for Editing Text Elements in ABAP Programs

• Message number: 309

• Message text: Node is not empty, so not all attributes are modifiable

What causes this issue?

You tried to change the attributes of a node. However, the node
contains reports. The "Private/Public" attribute cannot be changed if a
node contains reports.

System Response

The attributes cannot be changed.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

DS309 - Details

• The SAP error message DS309, which states "Node is not empty, so not all attributes are modifiable," typically occurs in the context of SAP Data Services or SAP BusinessObjects when you are trying to modify a node (like a folder or a data flow) that contains child nodes or objects. This error indicates that the node you are attempting to modify has dependencies or child elements that prevent certain attributes from being changed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-empty Node: The node you are trying to modify contains child nodes or objects (like data flows, jobs, or other elements).
  Attribute Restrictions: Certain attributes of a node cannot be modified if the node is not empty. This is a design constraint to maintain data integrity and consistency.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DS309 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Child Nodes: Inspect the node to see if it contains any child nodes or objects. If it does, you may need to