Work Package Lifecycle

The Work Package policy determines whether a work package is opened or unopened. A work package is contained in a control account.

The Work Package lifecycle includes these states:

This page discusses:

Unopened

New work packages are created in the Unopened state. Activity has not started. The work package must be promoted to the Active state to be used. The Cost Analyst or the Cost Account Manager can promote the work package to the Active state.

Opened

The work package is active and available to be used. When the work package is no longer being used, it can be promoted to the Closed state. The Cost Analyst or the Cost Account Manager can promote the work package to the Closed state.

Closed

Activity is complete and the work package is no longer available.