How To Fix W3015 - Error when canceling release of report &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W3 - Messages for WebRFC

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Error when canceling release of report &1

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when you tried to reset the Internet release of the
Report &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Please check the names of all released reports and the data consistency
of the Table WWWREPS.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W3015 - Error when canceling release of report &1 ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W3015 – Error when canceling release of report &1
  
  Cause:
  This warning message typically occurs when you attempt to cancel the release (i.e., revert the status from "released" to "modifiable") of a report or program in the SAP system, but the system encounters an issue. Common causes include:
  
  The report is currently in use or locked by another user or process.
  The report is part of a transport request that has already been released or imported.
  The report has dependencies or is linked to other objects that prevent status changes.
  Insufficient authorizations to change the status of the report.
  The system detects inconsistencies or errors in the report's status management.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the W3015 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Lock Entries:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check if the report or related objects are locked.
  If locked by another user or process, wait until the lock is released or coordinate with the user.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Status:
  
  Verify if the report is part of a transport request that is already released or imported.
  If so, you may not be able to cancel the release until the transport is reverted or adjusted.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction SE80 or SE38 to check if the report is linked to other objects.
  Resolve or remove dependencies if possible.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to change the status of the report.
  Check your roles and authorizations with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Procedure to Cancel Release:
  
  In transaction SE38 or SE80, open the report.
  Use the menu option Program > Release > Cancel Release.
  If this fails, try to regenerate or re-activate the report before canceling the release.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs:
  
  Use transaction SM21 or ST22 to check for system errors or dumps related to this action.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to message W3015 for any known bugs or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE38 – ABAP Editor (for reports)
  SE80 – Object Navigator
  SM12 – Lock Entries
  SM21 – System Log
  ST22 – Dump Analysis
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and KBAs:
  
  Check SAP ONE Support Launchpad for notes referencing message class W3 and message number 015.
  Sometimes, this error is related to inconsistencies in the SAP transport system or object status management.
  
  
  
  General Advice:
  
  Always ensure that no active users or batch jobs are running the report before attempting to cancel the release.
  Coordinate with your SAP Basis and Development teams when dealing with transport requests and object status changes.
  
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after these checks, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed information about the report, transport requests, and system logs.