> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.pears.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.pears.io/engage/partnerships/mark-a-partnership-as-complete.md).

# Mark a Partnership as Complete

Before a partnership can be marked as complete, all required sections must be filled out. Review the requirements below, then submit the record.

![Screenshot: The partnership completion checklist showing status indicators for Program Areas, Relationship Depth, Has Events Answered, Collaborators Configured, and Custom Data Complete, along with the Mark as Complete button](/files/wJa6V5NvhekYDhCBFplo)

## Completion Requirements

The following conditions must be met before the partnership can be marked as complete:

* **Program Areas** — At least one program area must be selected on the partnership details step.
* **Relationship Depth** — A relationship depth must be set on the evaluation step.
* **Has Events Answered** — The question indicating whether the partnership had events must be answered (Yes or No) on the events step.
* **Collaborators Configured** — At least one collaborator must be assigned to the partnership.
* **Custom Data Complete** — All required custom data fields, if configured for your organization, must be filled out.

{% hint style="warning" %}
**NOTE:** If any required section is incomplete, the system will display a message indicating which items need attention. Complete all listed items before attempting to mark the partnership as complete.
{% endhint %}

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#### Review the completion checklist

Open the partnership record and review the completion checklist. Verify that all required sections display a completed status.
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#### Resolve any incomplete items

If any items are flagged as incomplete, navigate to the corresponding step and provide the missing information. Save your changes before returning to the completion screen.
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#### Mark as complete

Click **Mark as Complete** to finalize the partnership record.

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**TIP:** Once marked as complete, the partnership record is locked for editing. If you need to make changes after completion, you must reopen the record first.
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