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# Create an entity

# Create an entity {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Create an entity and measure its performance against the goals. Defining an entity
ensures that the entity owners are also identified. After an entity is defined, Operational Sustainability Management goals are applied to the entity.

## Before you begin

Role required: (per product)

* In Operational Sustainability Management: sn_esg.program_manager
* In GRC: Metrics: sn_grc_metric.manager
* In Risk Management: sn_risk_workspace.IT_risk_manager and sn_risk_workspace.operational_risk_manager
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## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllOperational Sustainability ManagementOperational Sustainability WorkspaceScopingAll entities.
2. Select New.
3. On the form, fill in the fields.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Entity ||
   | Refers to existing record | Option that refers the new entity to an existing record. |
   | Table | Table to be queried to create an entity. |
   | Applies to record | Records that are associated with the selected table. |
   | Name | Name of the entity. |
   | Owned by | Details of the owner of the entity such as system administrator. |
   | Active | Option that indicates whether the entity is active. |
   | Class | Name of the class that is associated with the entity such as Application or Business Entity. |
   | Location | Location record of the entity with details such as address, city, state, and country. |
   | Description | Description of the entity. |
   [Table 1. New entity form]

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4. To save the entity, click Save.  
   Note:  
   On the New Entity form, only the Details tab is displayed. After a new entity is created, the Overview tab, the Details tab, and other related lists are displayed on the form.

## Result

The entity is created. The New Entity form is displayed with the Details tab, Hierarchy tab, and the related lists:

* Entity types
* Goals
* Mapping
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## What to do next

[Update an entity](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/NTjk2SeUb5NXOJiqGkGnQQ "Update the details of an existing entity.")

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