How To Fix W3017 - The release of Report &1 cannot be reset

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W3 - Messages for WebRFC

• Message number: 017

• Message text: The release of Report &1 cannot be reset

What causes this issue?

You tried to reset the Internet release of Report &V1&. You can only do
this if the report has been released beforehand. Report &V1& has not
yet been released.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W3017 - The release of Report &1 cannot be reset ?

  SAP Error Message:
  W3017 - The release of Report &1 cannot be reset
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you attempt to reset the release status of an ABAP program (report) that is currently in a state where resetting the release is not allowed. Typically, this happens because:
  
  The program is already released and transported to a higher system (e.g., from development to quality or production), and SAP does not allow resetting the release status in the current system.
  The program is locked or protected due to transport or system settings.
  The program is part of a transport request that has already been released or imported, preventing changes to its release status.
  The system settings or authorizations restrict resetting the release status of the program.
  
  
  Explanation:
  In SAP, when a program is "released," it means it is ready for transport and use in other systems. Resetting the release status would mean marking it as "not released," which could cause