Contract default lifecycle

Contract lifecycle is predefined, and cannot be edit or delete. This lifecycle is referenced to all contract types. You cannot add custom lifecycle for contract entities.

In following table are stages for default contract lifecycle:

Contract Lifecycle

Stage Name

Associated Statuses

Allowed Stages

Draft (Default)

Draft

Draft, Pending

Pending

Pending Approval

 

Active

Active, Approved

Inactive, Renewed

Inactive

Expired, Terminated

Renewed

Renewed

Active (Renewed)

Inactive, Renewed

Every lifecycle must have one stage designated as the default stage. When you create a new contract, it automatically takes the default stage of the contract lifecycle. Draft stage is default.