Project Management - Status - Milestones

Milestones – Status

Module: Project Management → Status → Milestones

The Milestones Status configuration allows organizations to define and standardize all possible states that a project milestone can assume. These statuses help teams monitor progress, identify delays, and ensure consistent reporting across all projects.

Each record represents one milestone status that can later be assigned to milestones within project workflows.

Access Path

Control Center → Project Management → Status → Milestones

1. Purpose of Milestone Statuses

Milestone statuses are essential for:

Tracking the progress of key project deliverables
Enhancing visibility for project managers and stakeholders
Standardizing milestone terminology across the organization
Supporting reporting tools and performance indicators
Identifying delays, approvals, or blockages in execution

Statuses act as markers of advancement and are used throughout the project lifecycle.

2. Milestone Status List

The list displays all milestone statuses available in the system.

Typical columns:

Name – Label identifying the status
Description – Additional explanation (optional)
Company – Defines scope (Tenant-Wide or specific company)

Available actions:

Add a new milestone status
Edit or delete existing statuses
Sort and filter by name or company
Export list for offline usage

3. Adding a Milestone Status

Click Add Milestone Status to open the entry form.

3.1 Required Fields

Field	Description
Name	The name of the milestone status. This is what users will see when selecting a status.

3.2 Optional Fields

Field	Description
Company	Defines whether the status is available globally (Tenant-Wide) or for a specific company only.
Description	Additional notes to clarify the meaning of the status.

4. Common Milestone Status Examples

Typical milestone statuses configured in a project environment:

Not Started – Work on the milestone has not yet begun
In Progress – Work is currently underway
Under Review – Milestone completed but awaiting validation
Completed – Milestone successfully delivered
Delayed – Milestone overdue
Cancelled – Milestone no longer required

5. How Milestone Statuses Affect Project Management

Each milestone uses one status at a time, which directly impacts:

Project progress tracking
Performance dashboards
Reporting accuracy
Identification of risks or delays
Team communication and alignment

Statuses also serve as decision indicators for steering committees and project boards.

6. Recommendations

Use clear and concise names (e.g., In Progress, Completed).
Avoid duplicates or inconsistent translations.
Maintain one unified naming standard per organization.
Only create statuses that bring operational value.
Review unused statuses periodically to keep the list clean.

7. Summary

Milestone statuses are a fundamental parameter in Project Management.
They ensure structured classification of progress and enable:

Consistent milestone tracking
Better reporting and dashboards
Early visibility of risks and delays
Standardized project communication

Configuring statuses correctly is essential for reliable and transparent project execution.

Project Management – Status – Risks
Project Management – Status – Work Items
Project Management – Impacts - Scores
Project Management – Impacts - Levels
Project Management – Impacts - Risks
Project Management - Impacts - Categories
Project management - Impacts - Probabilities
Project Management – Work Item Types
Project Management – Project Types