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The project status is maintained at the person --> task level only. All other status values at the task, phase and project are derived values. If all assigned persons on a task set their status to complete, then the task will be complete. If all tasks on a phase are complete, the phase is complete, if all phases on a project are complete, the project is complete.

Task status 

The task status itself is also derived from all the persons/task status assigned to this task. This person/task status has 2 values only: 'Assigned' or 'completed' The assignment can also be removed or reassigned.

The possible task status values: 

1. No persons assigned to this task: the task status is 'unassigned'.
2. At least one person is assigned to this task: the task status is 'assigned'.
3. At least one person has registered time for this task: the task status is: 'in progress'
4. If all persons have set their personal status of the task to complete: the task status is: 'complete'  

Project administrator Role

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