What is the default sales order status when approval is required?

The default sales order status when approval is required is "Pending approval." This status reflects that the sales order has been created and is awaiting authorization before it can proceed further in the order fulfillment process. The "Pending approval" status allows administrators and managers to assess the order details, ensuring that everything is in order—from customer information to product availability and pricing—before the order is confirmed for processing.

"Pending review" would typically imply that an order is under examination but does not specifically denote a requirement for approval to proceed. "Pending fulfillment" indicates that an order is confirmed and in line for shipping or delivery but does not include the approval stage. "In Process" suggests that the sales order is actively being worked on, meaning it has already passed the approval stage. Thus, the status "Pending approval" is accurate as it directly relates to situations where authorization is needed before any further actions can be taken on the sales order.