A **Life Cycle Stage Status** is a standard attribute within the [[Foundation (CSDM domain)|Foundation domain]] of the [[Common Service Data Model|Common Service Data Model]] (CSDM), a reference architecture developed by [[ServiceNow|ServiceNow]] that provides prescriptive guidance on service-related definitions and data modeling within the ServiceNow AI Platform. A Life Cycle Stage Status represents the particular status of an object within its current [[Life Cycle Stage (CSDM)|Life Cycle Stage]], with the combination of stage and status uniquely specifying an object's position within its life cycle process. Life Cycle Stage Statuses vary by [[CSDM Life Cycle Processes|life cycle process]] and stage. For example, within the [[Tangible Life Cycle Process (CSDM)|Tangible Life Cycle Process (CSDM)]], the Operational stage includes statuses such as Pending Fulfillment, In Use (default when discovered), In Maintenance, End of Support, and Pending Retirement, while the End of Life stage includes Disposed, Donated, RMA, Sold, Vendor Credit, Buy-out, and Lease Return. The [[Intangible Life Cycle Process (CSDM)|Intangible Life Cycle Process (CSDM)]] includes an End of Operation stage with On Hold status for halted operational use such as suspended services or paused subscriptions. Life Cycle Stage Statuses are not editable and are provided by ServiceNow to ensure data integrity, accountability, and consistency across entities. With Product Instance 2.0 introduced in the Xanadu release, synchronization occurs between Life Cycle Stage and Status across [[Configuration item|CI]], [[Asset|Asset]], and Install Base Item records, replacing problematic legacy synchronization with older status attributes.