# System Status

FedRAMP  no longer includes System Status in the SSP template; however core OSCAL requires the system status to be identified. 

The system statys is represented in `system-characteristics`.
- A `status` entry that includes:
  - `state` field set to one of the allowed values.
  - A `remarks` field is optional if the `state` is `operational`. Otherwise, the `remarks` field must be present.  

#### OSCAL Representation
```yaml
system-security-plan:
  system-characteristics:
    status:
      state: operational
      remarks: 'Remarks are optional if status/state is "operational".
        Remarks are required otherwise.'

```

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**OSCAL Allowed Values**

Valid `state` values:
- `operational` (`remarks` optional)
- `under-major-modification` (`remarks` required)
- `other` (`remarks` required)

Although core OSCAL also allows `under-development` and `disposition` (retired), these values do not make sense in a FedRAMP authorization package.

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