# State Diagram

The following diagram shows the possible states a parameter may have in the Marketplace Platform and the transition between these states:

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/Z5DNbniz33mXCZoO62Rm/blobs/dJSaEje4l8Xl3Npi9tO9/Parameter.png" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>The state transition diagram of a parameter.</p></figcaption></figure>

<table><thead><tr><th width="106">State</th><th>Definition</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Idle</strong></td><td>The parameter has been created as part of the product definition. It can be used to collect data as part of the order, fulfillment, or configuration phases.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Deleted</strong></td><td>The parameter no longer exists. It's no longer part of the product definition and can't be used to collect data as part of the order, fulfillment, or configuration phases.</td></tr></tbody></table>