# Why isn't my bill approved and posted yet?

A bill may need workflow approval or a posting date that passes period checks.

Canonical: https://demo.qixcount.com/help/faq/bill-approval-blocked

The bill needs lines, a positive total and *Approve bills* permission. If an applicable approval workflow exists, **Approve Bill** submits a request and the bill stays a draft while review is pending. Without a required workflow, it posts immediately. Closed or locked periods and backdating settings can block posting on the bill date. Approval does not pay or email the vendor. Follow [Approve a bill](https://demo.qixcount.com/help/bills-and-vendors/approve-a-bill).