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# Retire a risk assessment methodology

# Retire a risk assessment methodology {#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

Retire a risk assessment methodology (RAM) that is no longer used. Retiring unused
RAMs makes it easier to manage the active RAMs for the risk administrator.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_risk.admin

## About this task

When you retire a risk assessment methodology, it is important to note that you cannot make a retired RAM active again. You must also note that:

* all the factors associated with this methodology retire.
* the risk assessment scope retires.
* all open associated assessments retire.
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## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllAdvanced Risk AssessmentAdministrationRisk Assessment Methodologies.
2. Select and open the risk assessment methodology that you want to retire.
3. Click Retire.  
   The state changes to Retired.

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