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# Create an analysis context

# Create an analysis context {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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Create an analysis context to group different analyses for a specific use case. By setting up an analysis context, you can help confirm that all relevant analyses are considered and compared systematically, providing a
comprehensive view of potential outcomes.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_esg.program_manager

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllOperational Sustainability ManagementOperational Sustainability WorkspaceListsAnalysis contexts.
2. Select New.
3. On the form, fill in the fields.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name | Name for the analysis context. |
   | Type | Metric definition or metric for the analysis context record. |
   | Metric definition | Metric definition associated with the metric. This field appears only when Metric definition is selected in the Type field. |
   | Metric | Metric to be selected for analysis context record. This field appears only when Metric is selected in the Type field. |
   | No. of periods to be forecasted | Number of periods to be forecasted. Number of periods in the future to see forecast data for. |
   | Previous periods | Number of previous periods to be used as historical data. You must have at least 12 periods of historical data for forecast planning analysis. This provides the necessary foundation for simulating different analyses. |
   [Table 1. Create New Analysis context form]

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4. Select save.  
   Your analysis context record has been created. An analysis tab has been added where you can start to create scenarios.

## What to do next

Create analyses to use for forecasting. For more information, see [Create an analysis](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/lnmAdWQH3Hl3k~IoKygPeA "Create analyses to model different outcomes based on specific interventions or changes. You can generate forecasts for each analysis and use that information to compare the different outcomes and better understand the impact of potential interventions.").

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