When the requisition is created, it receives the status Planned. To continue the workflow, the requisition must be activated, i.e., released.
If needed, you can demote a released purchase requisition or line to the status Planned.
Release purchase requisition:
Demote purchase requisition:
When the purchase requisition/requisition line(s) is released, it is activated and ready to continue in the workflow. The status is updated from Planned to Released.
When demoting a released purchase requisition the status is changed from Released to Planned. To continue the workflow, you must reactivate the requisition.