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# Assign subflow outputs flow logic

# Assign subflow outputs flow logic {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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Specify the data the subflow returns when it completes running. Use subflow output as data for a parent flow or as input for another process.  
Important:  
This flow logic sets values for flow outputs that have already been created. For instructions on creating flow outputs, see [Building subflows](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/tkHG4AFtgHWT8QaG91zY4g "Workflow Studio is the default ServiceNow AI Platform process automation builder used to create subflows. Workflow Studio replaces the Workflow Editor.").

## Inputs {#flow-logic-assign-subflow-outputs__section_otv_rsw_vvb}

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| Field | Description |
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| Name | Name of the output. Select from the list of outputs available for the flow. |
| Data | Value for the output. Enter a string value, input a script, or use a data pill. Output values can reference any data pill from earlier in the flow, including other outputs. If you set outputs values by reference to other data pills, you must maintain the order of the output assignments. The referenced value must always come before the output that uses the referenced value. Changing the order may produce null values. To assign an empty value, leave this field empty. Note: Flow output values are set in the order in which they are assigned from top to bottom. If you set the value of the same output multiple times, the flow only uses the last value set. |
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## Outputs {#flow-logic-assign-subflow-outputs__section_ipn_gdt_jnc}

This flow logic produces no outputs of its own, but it does set values in the
Subflow Outputs section of the Data pane.  

## Set the output code of a Delete Record action {#flow-logic-assign-subflow-outputs__example_g4p_4bw_cwb}

In this example, the flow uses the Sys ID of a dashboard to look up a record, delete the
record, and then return the action status code of the delete operation. The subflow assigns the
output value of the Output code flow variable.
Figure 1. Assign Subflow Outputs flow logic inputs

## Design considerations {#flow-logic-assign-subflow-outputs__section_zny_4sv_cwb}

Follow these design considerations when assign output values from a subflow.

Do not assign subflow output values within loops
:   Subflow outputs are intended to be static values generated at the completion of the
    subflow. Loops do not have access to subflow output values while the subflow is running.
    Assigning subflow output values within a loop can produce unexpected results such as the loop
    only receiving the last value set. If you need to generate dynamic values that change within a
    For each or Do until loop, use flow variables instead.
**Related concepts**   

* [Call a workflow flow logic](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/XDLqoShzg9~AHEcc9WiB4A "Run a published and active workflow from your flow. You can use the flow data as a workflow input. For example, you can specify the current record as a workflow input.")
* [Do the following until flow logic](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/QAQc64OsyoACdx7Me3riLA "Apply one or more actions repeatedly until an end condition is met. You can use the flow data to specify the end conditions.")
* [Do the following in parallel flow logic](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/eILn02zBZvbi3Tn7n7lqLA "Run actions and subflows in separate paths within an isolated flow logic block.")
* [Dynamic flows flow logic](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/9CA7wcyPkP1MnkHwcFtX5Q "Identify and run a flow or subflow dynamically by using runtime data. Build templates to provide expected inputs for dynamically called flows or subflows.")
* [End Flow flow logic](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/NAyoEtyTqpGliQlDlcqNCg "Stop running the current flow. Use End Flow within a branch of the flow to specify an exit condition. For example, end the flow when it reaches a specific If flow logic block.")
* [For Each flow logic](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/m2Jd4tAy1wj9Vfu6zJIqGQ "Apply one or more actions to each record in a list of records.")
* [If flow logic](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/nR06QTqfpGjIp8_whZe0CQ "Selectively apply one or more actions only when a list of conditions is met.")
* [Make a decision flow logic](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/kj1wegOGweMm50e~aPx~aA "You can use the decision table branching logic in situations where multiple conditional paths are required, as an alternative to nested If, Else If, or Else flow logic. For example, if you want to determine what kind of car insurance you need, you can add inputs such as your age, accident history, and car model to the decision table to determine a level of insurance coverage. This logic can save you time and present a more readable format than nested if conditions or switch case statements.")
* [Set Flow Variables flow logic](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/taLpFCTeLjMl12m~qAkCGw "Assign a value to one or more flow variables, which store flow data as data pills. Access flow variable values by referring to their data pill.")
* [Try flow logic](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/2anCAJO7Iy6D_v~Y9CMVeg "Allow a flow to continue running when an error occurs within a flow logic block. Run a sequence of actions in response to errors within the flow logic block.")
* [Wait for a duration flow logic](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/jta33j7A9dgcVulpsFKEdg "Use this flow logic to give your users time to act during automated processes or to wait for a specific date and time to complete actions.")  
**Related reference**   

* [Append to Flow Variables flow logic](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/QdizsC8_AAj6fxqxNs3ynQ "Append a value to one or more array of objects flow variables. Use flow data to generate values.")
* [Exit Loop flow logic](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/wNRkIzhET_BU_tHJZo0sww "Exit from a flow logic loop when the conditions of an If flow logic are met. Continue running the flow from the next step after the flow logic loop. This flow logic is also known as break.")
* [Get Flow Outputs flow logic](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/vKzFDepPhnY3B2SF7MnreA "Retrieve output values generated by dynamic flows or subflows.")
* [Go back to flow logic](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/ZBe0On6wxNGHSUgBMlBOTA "Return to a prior step in the flow to repeat a sequence of actions.")
* [Skip Iteration flow logic](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/hAlsZiuAyM0sbpeo32QQ4w "Skip the current iteration of a flow logic loop when the conditions of an If flow logic are met. Continue running the flow logic loop with the next item in the list. This flow logic is also known as continue.")