When a content item with a certain workflow state is copied or duplicated, the parent item is reset to the initial workflow state, but child items remain as they are.
For example:
- A user creates an item having child items.
- The user moves both parent and child items to the Approved workflow state.
- The user copies the parent item to another location, using the Copy to Content Editor command.
- The copied parent item is moved to the Draft workflow state.
- The child items remain in the Approved workflow state.
To resolve the issue, download and install the patch available on the following page:
https://github.com/SitecoreSupport/Sitecore.Support.104112/releases.
To get a solution for other XP releases, contact Sitecore Support.