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Option not available for "Require content approval for submitted items"

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Posted on 21 Oct 2024 17:05:25 by CU21101654-0 2
Hello,
 
I have created a flow to update an approval status on creation of a new List item but get the error "Action 'Set_content_approval_status' failed: {"Etag":null,"Message":"Content moderation is not enabled on the library".
 
I know the fix for this is to go to Settings -> Versioning Settings and click yes on "Require content approval for submitted items". However I don't have that option in my settings - see below.
 
Please advise, how do I to activate this option so I can proceed?
 
Regards,
Brian.
 
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    CU21101654-0 2 on 22 Oct 2024 at 15:05:02
    Option not available for "Require content approval for submitted items"
    Thanks Swati and Sudeep.
     
    @Swati: I have got the admin/ownership permissions from our IT support but I am still experiencing the same issue with the Versioning Settings page and also - I( get the error below (tried multiple times) when I try and  activate “SharePoint Server Publishing Infrastructure” via Site Settings > Site Collection Features. The help doesn't help either with the message on the right hand side after I clock on the blue troubleshooting link.
     
    Any ideas please?
     
    Regards,
    Brian.
     
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    SudeepGhatakNZ 14,303 Most Valuable Professional on 21 Oct 2024 at 23:44:52
    Option not available for "Require content approval for submitted items"
    Hey mate, like Swati said, you need to have the SharePoint Server Publishing Infrastructure feature enabled.
     
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    SwatiSTW 547 Super User 2025 Season 1 on 21 Oct 2024 at 17:14:52
    Option not available for "Require content approval for submitted items"
    1. Ensure you have site owner or full control permissions, as only users with these permissions can enable content approval.
    2. The option to enable content approval is sometimes hidden in the modern interface. Go to the list/library settings and click “Switch to classic experience” then, go to Settings > Versioning Settings to enable content approval.
    3. In Versioning Settings, set “Require content approval for submitted items” to Yes and save.
    4. If content approval is still missing, activate “SharePoint Server Publishing Infrastructure” via Site Settings > Site Collection Features.

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