Google Play Draft Release Error

When uploading an app to Google Play, you may encounter the following error:

{
  "error": {
    "code": 400,
    "message": "Only releases with status draft may be created on draft app.",
    "status": "INVALID_ARGUMENT"
  }
}

This error occurs because Google Play only allows creating a Draft Release if your app is still marked as a draft in the Google Play Console. Typically, this means some required app information in the Play Console has not been completed, preventing full release submission.

Prerequisites

• Your app is registered in the Google Play Console.
• Basic app details such as store listing and setup information are ready to be filled.

This error indicates that Google Play only allows you to create a Draft Release when your app is still marked as a draft in your Google Play Console. You likely have missing or incomplete app information in Google Play preventing full release submission.

Follow these steps to fix the issue:

1. Complete All Required Information in Google Play Console

   • Log in to your Google Play Console.

   • Complete all mandatory sections under:

     • App Content
     • Store Listing
     • Pricing & Distribution
     • Target Audience & Content Rating

     Google Play requires all required information to be filled out before allowing full production releases.

2. Enable "Submit As Draft" in FlutterFlow

   After completing your app information, proceed as follows:

   • Open Settings and Integrations: From your FlutterFlow project dashboard, navigate to Settings > Integrations.

     

   • Navigate to Mobile Deployment: Select Mobile Deployment.

     

   • Enable Submit As Draft: Under Google Play Store Deployment, toggle on Submit as Draft.

     

     This allows you to submit your release as a draft until all Google Play requirements are fully satisfied.

If you’ve followed all steps and still encounter the issue, contact FlutterFlow Support via Chat or email at support@flutterflow.io for additional assistance.