A release record should indicate the status of the release. Examples of status include: 

• Open - The release is in the process of being entered for processing
• Built - The components of the release have been created, assembled, and technically tested
• Accepted - The release has been tested and accepted
• Scheduled - The release has been given a firm deployment date.
• Communicated - The release has been communicated to the relevant parties and user training has taken place.
• Deployed - The release has been deployed (either successfully or unsuccessfully).
• Closed - The release is no longer available for deployment.
• Cancelled – The packaging of the release has been rejected or cancelled.