Can not Generate Signed .apk Using Android Studio

Question

I am trying to export a Signed APK to submit to the play store but when I click Build->Generate Signed APK that option is grayed out and I can not select it.

Answer 1

Have you tried checking your project structure has an Android facet? Look under

File > Project Structure > Project Settings > Facets

This was missing for my project and prevented it from building.