Where it usually breaks
And how to keep it from happening.
- A New opportunity may have a close date but no next step. The Sales Owner adds the next buyer action before qualification.
- A line can hold a quantity and price without representing a purchase. The Sales Manager reads it as proposed scope.
- A proposal email activity records the workflow action; the team confirms the outbound message separately.
- A Failed or Needs Review receipt is an exception, even when the opportunity status has changed.