Why am I getting an error trying to publish my article?

Problem

The user cannot publish an article due to a "Failure" status.

 

In most cases, investigation reveals that the "Edit URL" field of the article matches the URL of an existing article, causing a conflict.

  • Open the "Edit URL" field on the article they are trying to publish.

  • Modify the URL to ensure it is unique (e.g., adding a suffix like -2, a date, or another identifier).

  • Example:

    • Current URL: /example-article

    • Updated URL: /example-article-2

  • Instruct the user to click "Publish" after updating the URL.


Verify Resolution

  • Ask the user to confirm whether the article was published successfully after updating the URL.

  • If the issue persists:

    • Double-check for other potential conflicts or issues (e.g., database errors or permissions).

    • Escalate to the technical team if necessary.