Android studio 3.0 does not generate signed apk

Question

After updating android studio to version 3.0 (windows), I am unable to generate a signed APK.

When build has completed, i get the message:

Clic

Answer 1

I had the exact issue after upgrading to Android studio 3.0 (windows)

After spending HOURS looking for the solution, I find out that, that simple action solved it for me:

changing the destination path apk to different path. (for me to C:) just solved it