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# Add impacted area

# Add an impacted area to a compliance case {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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Add an impacted area or object that is affected by the compliance case or event in the GRC: Compliance Case Management application.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_compliance_ws.corporate_compliance_analyst

## About this task

You can specify the impacted areas or objects, such as the entities, controls, companies, and users that are affected by the compliance case. A compliance administrator can also configure the options for the impacted areas in
the application setup.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllPolicy and ComplianceCompliance Workspace.
2. Select the list ![]() icon.
3. From the list, select All Cases.
4. Open the case that you want to add an impacted area in.
5. Select the Impacted areas related list.
6. Select Add.
7. Select the impacted area type from the drop-down list.  
   This value is not configurable.  
   Records related to the selected record type are available for your selection.
8. Select the records from the available list.  
   Modifying the Select type field clears the current selection.
9. Select Add.
10. Select Save.

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