Submitted
The record exists and can enter review. It means the information was received or persisted; it is not an approval.
Under review or qualified
The operating team has begun evaluating fit, completeness, evidence or commercial next steps. Additional information may still be required.
Approved or accepted
An authorized decision has been made for the applicable record type. The consequences depend on that type: an accepted mandate, approved application or other defined outcome.
Active
The relationship has moved into an operational state such as active project delivery or an effective membership. Activation should have a traceable basis rather than occur automatically after payment.