Distinguishing between concepts in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012: state vs. status
In this blog entry we take a closer look at how we apply the concepts named state and status in Microsoft Dynamics AX.
We apply the term state to represent the condition of a system or process. If workflow is enabled, you can track the state of a process. For example, you can track a sales process that might be in an on-hold state when a customer has exceeded their credit limit.
We apply the term status to represent the condition of an object in a system or process. For example, you might see a column labeled Status on the Purchase requisition form. If the purchase requisition is in review, we would write that the purchase requisition status is in review pending its verification and approval in the review process.
Term challenge
In the sentences that follow, insert the term that accurately completes each sentence.
To see if you applied the terms as we have, click the link in each sentence. Each link will take you to the Microsoft Dynamics AX glossary entry for the highlighted term, which shows you which term we have applied – state or status.
- A version, for example, a product version, is the ____________ of an entity participating in a release process.
- On hold is the ____________ of an operational process that has been suspended or the ____________ of a document and product that participate in a process that is suspended.
- A balance sheet is a statement of the financial position of an organization that reports the ____________ of assets, liabilities, and equity on a specified date.