This article will show you how to prevent users from updating a status on your workflow in the HCMS.
Important Note
On the Default Workflow, the Published step has this option enabled. In this situation, when content or assets where this workflow applies are in the Published status, the status cannot be updated by anyone who is an Author for the permission set.
Who can use this feature?
Owner | Developer
Instructions
Navigate to Settings and then select Workflows
Click the gear icon next to the Workflow you wish to edit
Scroll to the relevant status and check Prevent updates
Specify what Role this restriction applies to
Note:
This option will prevent users in certain roles from updating the status of content or assets.
If desired, Javascript can be used in the Expression field to specify if there are only certain conditions where a user should be prevented from updating the status
Scroll up and click Save
