States of Localization Framework projects and tasks

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title: States of Localization Framework projects and tasks
description: In Localization Framework, the state of a localization project or of a task defines the status of the localization request. The states of the localization tasks change based on the workflow that is configured for translations.
locale: en-US
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release: australia
product: Localization Framework
classification: localization-framework
topic_type: reference
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Localization Framework reference, Localization Framework, Translation and localization, Configure core features, Administer the ServiceNow AI Platform]
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# States of Localization Framework projects and tasks

In Localization Framework, the state of a localization project or of a task defines the status of the localization request. The states of the localization tasks change based on the workflow that is configured for translations.

|State|Definition|
|-----|----------|
|Draft|Initial state when the localization project is created.|
|In progress|State when the localization project starts.|
|Closed Complete|State when all the tasks are closed complete.|
|Closed Incomplete|State when at least one of the tasks is closed incomplete.|

|State|Definition|
|-----|----------|
|Awaiting Business Approval|Localization task is awaiting business approval.|
|Error in Translation|Localization task has encountered an error while translating the content.|
|Closed Complete|Localization task has been fulfilled and the translations are published.|
|Closed Incomplete|Localization task has been closed without fulfilling the request.|
|Open|Localization tasks are not sent for translation.|
|In Progress|Translation of localization tasks is in progress.|
|Under Review|Approver is reviewing the translations.|

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