> 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/plan/action-plans/mark-an-action-plan-as-complete.md).

# Mark an Action Plan as Complete

After completing all required sections of an action plan, you can mark the record as complete. The behavior differs based on the plan level.

## Check Completion Status

The **Plan Progress** panel on the right side of the action plan detail page shows your completion percentage and a checklist of required sections:

* General Information
* Collaborators
* Situation Assessment
* Outputs
* Outcomes & Indicators
* Custom Data (if required by your organization)

![Screenshot: The Plan Progress panel on the right side of the action plan detail page showing the completion percentage, a checklist of sections with green checkmarks for completed items, and the Mark as Complete button](/files/aViQM9Bdq4zGajYYgL2G)

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**TIP:** All items in the Plan Progress checklist must be marked as complete before you can mark the action plan as complete.
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## Mark as Complete

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#### Open the Action Plan

Navigate to the action plan detail page.
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#### Click Mark as Complete

Click the **Mark as Complete** button. If any required sections are incomplete, PEARS displays a list of the missing items.
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#### Confirm

Confirm that you want to mark the action plan as complete.

* **Individual and Unit plans** are marked as complete and become visible to other Extension staff.
* **State-level plans** are submitted for review. The status changes to **Submitted** and a reviewer will approve the plan or request changes.

![Screenshot: The Mark as Complete confirmation dialog showing the plan title, completion status, and the Confirm button to finalize the action plan](/files/NYRxxqKu1Yw6ZPayBiSV)
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## Approval Workflow (State-Level Plans)

State-level action plans go through a review process after submission:

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#### Plan Submitted

When you mark a state-level plan as complete, its status changes to **Submitted** and a reviewer is notified.
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#### Reviewer Approves or Requests Changes

The reviewer can:

* **Approve** the plan — The status changes to **Approved** and the plan is finalized.
* **Request Changes** — The status changes to **Changes Requested** and you receive an email with the reviewer's feedback. You can then edit the plan and resubmit.
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## Mark as Incomplete

To make changes to a completed action plan, click the **Mark as Incomplete** button on the detail page. This reverts the plan to draft status.

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**CAUTION:** For state-level plans, marking as incomplete changes the status back to **Draft** and removes it from the review queue. You will need to resubmit the plan for approval after making your changes.
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