outofscopeBereich

outofscopeBereich is a compound term used in project documentation to denote components, features, or domains that lie outside the defined scope of a project. The phrase combines the English expression out of scope with the German word Bereich (area, domain), and is encountered in bilingual teams, multilingual documentation, and cross-border software projects. It serves as a label rather than a requirement.

It marks items not included in deliverables, acceptance criteria, or scheduled work. Items labeled as outofscopeBereich are typically excluded from sprint goals, resource planning, and testing unless the scope is explicitly expanded through a formal change process. The label helps prevent scope creep by clarifying boundaries.

Examples include integrating with a legacy system, supporting a deprecated data source, or compliance requirements outside the current regulatory scope. In requirements engineering, such items may be tracked separately for future consideration but are not part of the current release backlog.

Effective handling involves documenting the outofscopeBereich in the project scope statement, assigning an owner, and defining conditions under which the area could be reconsidered. A formal change control process ensures stakeholders agree before any expansion occurs.

Caution: the mixed-language nature of the term can create confusion. If used, provide a clear definition at first use and prefer consistent terminology within a given document or project to minimize misinterpretation.