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# Create a new state model attributes

# Create a new state model attribute {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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Create custom state model attributes to add specialized capabilities to workflow steps.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_irm_cont_auth.admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllContinuous Authorization and MonitoringAdministrationGRC State Models.
2. Open the state model record that contains workflow states.
3. On the GRC workflow states related list, select the workflow state for which you want to add a new state model attribute.
4. On the selected workflow state record, select State Model Attributes tab.
5. To add a new attribute, select New.  
6. On the State Model Attribute New record form, fill in the fields.  
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   | Fields | Descriptions |
   |-|-|
   | Label | Name for the attribute that appears in the lists. For example, Required approval. |
   | Name | Name to identify the label in your instance. For example, required_approval. |
   | Description | Provides an explanation of what the attribute does. For example, Requires approval before proceeding to the next step. |
   | Table name | Specifies which table this attribute applies to. Note: To configure the attribute to the authorization package, you must select Authorization Package \[sn_irm_cont_auth_auth_pack\] in the table name drop-down. |
   [Table 1. State model attribute new record form]

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7. Select Submit to save the attribute.
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