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title: "Set up Lifecycle conditions"
slug: "bc-set-up-lifecycle-conditions"
tags: ["Task"]
updated: 2026-06-25T09:59:00Z
published: 2026-06-25T09:59:00Z
canonical: "docs.staedean.com/bc-set-up-lifecycle-conditions"
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# Set up Lifecycle conditions

Use this activity to add conditions to Lifecycle states.

The Lifecycle conditions table stores the conditions set for the Lifecycle state. The Lifecycle state is available only when the specified conditions are met and the user runs the next state function.

Lifecycle conditions apply on two levels:

- The Lifecycle state: Lifecycle state conditions always apply.
- The Lifecycle state transition: Lifecycle state transition conditions apply only to the specific transitions (From State; To State).

Lifecycle state conditions always apply to the state. You do not need to repeat them in the Lifecycle Transition Condition.

### To set up Lifecycle state conditions

1. From the **Lifecycle Card**, select **States**.
2. On the **Lifecycle States** page, select a state and select **Conditions**.
3. On the **Lifecycle Conditions** page, select **New** and fill in the fields:

### To set up Lifecycle state transition conditions

1. From the **Lifecycle Card**, select the Lifecycle line.
2. Select **Line/Conditions**.
3. On the **Lifecycle Conditions** page, select **New** and fill in the fields:

| Type | Field | Mandatory | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Filter | Type | √ | Filter. |
|  | Source | √ | Select a field from the table to apply the filter. |
|  | Condition | √ | Specify the condition to be met. You can use the regular filter operators, such as =, >, or <. |
| Expression | Type | √ | Expression. |
|  | Source | √ | Select **Assist Edit** to open the Expression page and build an expression from Text, Field, or Function elements. |
|  | Condition | √ | Specify the condition to be met. |
| Authorization | Type | √ | Authorization. |
|  | Source |  | — |
|  | Condition | √ | Only users with the defined role can perform the state transition. The roles are Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central security roles. For more information, see the standard help on maintaining Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central security roles. |
| Applicable for all types | User Message |  | Type the message the user sees when a condition is not met and selection of the state is not allowed. |
|  | Status* |  | **Enable**: condition is active and executes; **Disable**: condition is inactive and does not execute. |
|  | Product* |  | Some Lifecycle conditions are relevant only when a certain product is active. Use this field to define that product. |

> [!NOTE]
> **Note**
> 
> After the initial installation, these fields are not visible. Add them to the page through the Personalize option.

### Condition functions

The following condition functions are available for all products and can be used in condition expressions:

| Condition function | Description |
| --- | --- |
| ISPENDINGAPPROVAL | Checks whether the current record is linked to a workflow and waiting for approval. |
| ISRECRESTRICTED | Checks whether the current record has been added to the Restricted Record (T1550) by the workflow. |