Release status controls whether execution work is allowed inside a release.
The release is planned and ready to begin.
Use this status when a release is prepared but active testing has not fully started.
The release is actively under test.
Use this status during active test execution.
The release is temporarily on hold.
Use this status when testing should stop temporarily.
The release work is complete.
Use this status after testing is finished and the release should no longer be changed for execution planning.
The release is preserved as a historical record.
Use this status when a release should stay available for reference but no longer be changed.
Hawzu applies these rules in the status change window:
| Status | Execution Behavior |
|---|---|
| Not Started | Allowed with warning |
| In Progress | Allowed |
| Paused | Blocked |
| Completed | Blocked |
| Archived | Blocked |