What signifies the conclusion of a stage within a case lifecycle in Pega?

The conclusion of a stage within a case lifecycle in Pega is signified by the completion of one or more steps. Each stage is designed to encompass specific actions or tasks that must be completed in order to move the case forward. When all required steps within that stage are finished, it indicates that the stage has been concluded, allowing the case to transition to the next stage or ultimately complete the case lifecycle.

This mechanism aligns with Pega's model-driven approach, where the focus is on defining workflows through a series of steps that reflect business processes. The completion of these steps is critical for ensuring that all necessary work is done before proceeding.

While guidelines or predefined rules might also play a role in managing performance and ensuring standards within a case, it is specifically the completion of steps that marks the end of a stage. Execution of user interface templates and the creation of new cases are parts of Pega functionality, but they do not directly represent the conclusion of a stage within the lifecycle of a specific case.