How To Fix RSAWBN016 - Folder are still shown because there are no lower-level objects

RSAWBN016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAWBN - Messages for Administrator Workbench

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Folder are still shown because there are no lower-level objects

What causes this issue?

There are no objects below the folder in this tree. Hiding the empty
folder would result in a completely empty tree.

System Response

The system displays the empty folders.

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.

RSAWBN016 - Details

• The SAP error message RSAWBN016 indicates that there are folders in the Data Warehousing Workbench (RSA1) that are still displayed even though there are no lower-level objects associated with them. This can occur in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you have created folders for organizing objects like InfoObjects, DataSources, or InfoProviders, but those folders do not contain any actual objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Empty Folders: The primary cause of this error is that the folders have been created but do not contain any lower-level objects (like InfoObjects, DataSources, etc.).
  Object Deletion: If objects were deleted from the folder but the folder itself was not removed, it will still show up in the hierarchy.
  Transport Issues: Sometimes, issues during transport can lead to inconsistencies where folders are left without their associated objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Folder Contents: Navigate to the folder in question and verify if there are indeed no objects present. If there are supposed to