# 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=""><figcaption><p>Parameter state transition</p></figcaption></figure>

<table><thead><tr><th width="106">State</th><th>Definition</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Idle</strong></td><td><p>The parameter has been created as part of the product definition.</p><p></p><p>It can be used to collect data as part of the order, fulfillment, or configuration phases.</p></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Deleted</strong></td><td><p>The parameter no longer exists.</p><p></p><p>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.</p></td></tr></tbody></table>
