The 9.2/4.2 version of SAS BI/WRS allows for reassigning resources via a migration wizard and within Information Map studio upon opening a map that is 'missing' the previously defined resource. This new utility allows fixes without impacting down-stream reports in WRS.
In the 3.1 version, the only mechanism is the click through that you mention. Changing the XML directly can be done, however it's complex and no user documentation is available.
~ Angela Hall
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