Hello,

I did not find a solution how to automatically "calculate" the "project status" shown in the overview page of a project.

My intention is to get the "project status" calculated from the "% complete" values of the work packages + if there is a violation from the set up schedule, that this has also an effect on the "project status" - basically "on track" - "off track".

It is not necessary that the "project status" has only the values "not set", "on track", "at risk", "off track", "not started", "finished", "discontinued" - as it is now. 

Thanks a lot for your explanations.

Stefan

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Core version

OpenProject 16.5.1

PostgreSQL version

17.6

Last change on

10/15/2025 03:31 PM

Hallo Stefan,

Currently, the project status is a standalone value that is not automatically updated or calculated based on other fields. However, an upcoming release will include a field that allows basic calculations based on a formula. This might be worth considering in your case, then.

At the same time, this feature request on the wish list aims to connect the % complete field with a project's phases and gates (project life cycle):

Best
Alexander

Dear Alexander,

Thx for your feedback - if I reviewed the mentioned links above:

• Feature #50112: Project attribute of type "Calculated value"  => is scheduled and willbe implemented in v16.6.0 ?

• Feature #52737: Project-level setting for % Complete calculation mode  => no schedules openproject version mentioned yet?

Thx stefan

Hello Stefan,

yes, correct! FPCV-3 is planned to be part of 16.6. while, SPAR-66 is on the wish list and planned for any release yet.

Best
Alexander