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### We like for each department to have their own custom "status" with different value options in OpenProject. How do we do this?
### We like for each department to have their own custom "status" with different value options in OpenProject. How do we do this?
The status which can be selected by users (based on the workflow) is always determined based on the work package type and the role of the user. In order to use the same work package type (e.g. task) but display different status for each department, you would need to create a separate role for each department. You can then add the members of a department (ideally using a group) and assign them with the correct role. Please find the guide [here](../system-admin-guide/manage-work-packages/work-package-workflows/#edit-workflows).
The status which can be selected by users (based on the workflow) is always determined based on the work package type and the role of the user. In order to use the same work package type (e.g. task) but display different status for each department, you would need to create a separate role for each department. You can then add the members of a department (ideally using a group) and assign them with the correct role. Please find the guide [here](../../system-admin-guide/manage-work-packages/work-package-workflows/#edit-workflows).
To work with different status, first create those status in “Administration” > “Work packages” > “Status”.
To work with different status, first create those status in “Administration” > “Work packages” > “Status”.
Next, go to “Administration” > “Work packages” > “Workflow” and select the combination of Type and Role for which you would like to set the allowed workflow transition.
Next, go to “Administration” > “Work packages” > “Workflow” and select the combination of Type and Role for which you would like to set the allowed workflow transition.
You can e.g. create a role “Marketing – Member” and select it as well as the type (e.g. “Task”). Make sure to uncheck the option “Only display statuses that are used by this type” and click on “Edit”. Now, you can select the correct status transitions.
You can e.g. create a role “Marketing – Member” and select it as well as the type (e.g. “Task”). Make sure to uncheck the option “Only display statuses that are used by this type” and click on “Edit”. Now, you can select the correct status transitions.