The release report provides an overview of the project's success so far, forming the basis for the preparation of the project status report and, depending on the provision in the project management plan, also for the decision on approval of any next release. It summarizes the outcomes and decisions of the current release and provides an overview of the remaining outlay for the project.

1. Background
2. Strategy reference and successes
3. Benefits and economic efficiency
4. Content of the release
5. Known errors
6. Burndown chart
7. Risks
8. Conclusion