How To Fix W3020 - The release of function module &1 cannot be undone

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W3 - Messages for WebRFC

• Message number: 020

• Message text: The release of function module &1 cannot be undone

What causes this issue?

You tried to reset the Internet release of the function module &V1&.
You can only do this if the function module has been released. The
function module &V1& has not been released.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W3020 - The release of function module &1 cannot be undone ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message W3020: "The release of function module &1 cannot be undone":
  
  Error Message
  W3020: The release of function module &1 cannot be undone
  
  &1 is a placeholder for the name of the function module.
  
  
  Cause
  
  In SAP, when a function module is released (i.e., its status is set to "released"), it means the function module is considered stable and ready for use by other developers or programs.
  Once a function module is released, you cannot revert it back to a non-released (development) status.
  This is a design decision in SAP to ensure that released objects maintain their integrity and are not accidentally changed in ways that could break dependent programs.
  The system prevents undoing the release to avoid inconsistencies or issues in transport and version management.
  
  
  When does this occur?
  
  When a developer tries to undo the release of a function module in transaction SE37 or SE80.
  Or when trying to change