Since the final product has already been delivered, the next step is the formal closure of the project. A key activity in project closure includes developing a transition or handover plan to operations, archiving project documents, and completing administrative closure tasks.

According to the PMBOK® Guide – Seventh Edition, transition planning and documentation are integral to the Close Project or Phase process.

Option A skips the necessary transition step.

Option B is unnecessary unless there are incomplete deliverables.

Option D is useful but not the primary next step.