Understand contract status

See how start dates, end dates, and termination affect whether a contract is active.

Contract status depends on the contract dates and lifecycle actions.

This helps you see whether a contract should still generate work orders.

Common contract states

Not started

The contract exists, but the start date is still in the future.

No work orders are generated yet.

Active

The current date is within the contract period.

The contract can generate work orders based on its type and timing.

Ended

The end date has passed.

No new work orders are generated.

Terminated

The contract was stopped before its original end date.

No new work orders are generated after the termination date.

What affects contract status

The main factors are:

• Start date
• End date
• Termination
• Renewal or restart behavior

If a contract renews automatically or is restarted, a new contract period can continue the agreement.

Frequently asked questions

Does an ended contract stay visible?

Yes.

It remains available for history and reference.

Can a terminated contract generate new work orders?

No.

Generation stops after the termination date.

What happens when the start date is in the future?

The contract is not active yet.

Generation starts when the contract reaches its start date.

Related topics

• Create a contract
• Manage contracts
• Contracts