# Your roles do not allow you to advance workflow

> This error indicates that the user's Site Role doesn't allow them to assign a Workflow to themselves or approve steps in a Workflow.

URL: https://www.hannonhill.com/cascadecms/latest/articles/cascade-administration/errors/workflow-is-unable-to-proceed.html
category: Cascade Administration
article-type: reference
content-kind: faq
release-availability: all
tags: errors
updated: 2026-10-06

This error indicates that the user's [Site Role](https://www.hannonhill.com/cascadecms/latest/articles/cascade-administration/permissions/roles.html#assigning-site-roles) doesn't allow them to assign a Workflow to themselves or approve steps in a Workflow. To solve this, follow the steps below:

1. Navigate to **Menu -> Administration -> Roles**.
1. Edit the user's Site Role (the one they are inheriting for the Site in question).
1. Enable the ability **Assign to self and approve steps in a workflow.**
1. Click **Submit**.