Wavetec-
Try this:
Go to the New Activity Screen and click the ... next to the Status drop down. In the screen the pops up make sure that the Status Type for your Activity Types is setup correctly, the filter is set to only show Activity Statuses with a type that are pending.
-Michael
Michael Melo
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Method Integration Inc.
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