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# Element definitions in Classic Workspace

# Configure element definitions for Business Continuity Management {#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

Configure element definitions to identify the configuration item that has to be assessed in a business impact analysis and recovered in a business continuity plan.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_bcm.admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to Business ContinuityGeneral AdministrationElement Definitions.
2. Click New.
3. On the form, fill in the fields.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name | Name of the element definition. |
   | Source Table | Table that stores the record details of the configuration item. |
   | Source Table Fields | Column heads of the source table that you can select for reference. |
   | Requires data backup | Option to indicate if the primary element requires a data backup. Technology assets require data backup as they pertain to important IT information stored in a system or database. See [View business impact analysis details](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/9NB7Us2HK6HOWnauD_g~sQ#view-bia-details__primary-elem-flag). |
   [Table 1. Element Definition form]

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4. Click Submit.

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