Problem:
The following error is thrown when attempting to edit pages:
InnerMessage:Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
InnerStackTrace:
at DotNetNuke.Professional.Workflows.View.BindAction(Int32 portalId)
at DotNetNuke.Professional.Workflows.View.OnLoad(EventArgs e)
Cause:
When upgrading, the workflow for publishing is not set to direct, and upgrading to 8 in this configuration causes this error.
Resolution:
Make sure your workflow is set to direct before upgrading to DNN version 8. To do this follow these steps:
- Click Edit Settings for the problematic HTML module prior to upgrade
- Click the "HTML Module Settings" tab
- Verify that the Workflow row's drop-down box is set to Direct Publish.
Article ID: 2251, Created: August 10, 2015 at 1:29 PM, Modified: January 2, 2016 at 2:41 PM