flags Parameter
Data Type: String
Specifies the action to take when removing or renaming a site.
The following table shows the possible values for this parameter.
| Error | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Default | Completely removes the site from the server and deletes all metadata, lists, folders, and so on. |
| Merge | Deletes the site-specific information only. The subsite is converted into a folder on the parent site, maintaining folders and documents contained within the subsite. |
| Structure | Same meaning and behavior as the Merge value. |
Note When Merge or Structure is specified, the operation fails and an error message is returned if the site being merged contains any SharePoint lists, surveys, discussion boards, or document libraries.