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# Create a manual metric definition

# Create a manual metric definition {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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Create a manual metric definition to collect the data manually for a metric.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_grc_metric.manager, sn_risk.user, and sn_compliance.user

## About this task

In the manual metric definition, the mode of data collection is manual. An option is available to set up the qualitative and quantitative metrics.  
Note:  
The forms for creating an automated metric definition or a manual metric definition point to the same sn_grc_metric_definition table. The difference between the two forms is the method of the collection.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllRiskRisk WorkspaceListsMetricsManual metric definitions.
2. Click New.
3. On the form, fill in the fields.  
   For information about the fields, refer to [Create New Metric Definition form](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/hHKAamKjxMrpR976Eqzw7A "Detailed explanation of the fields on the manual metric definition form.").
4. Click Save.
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## Result

The metric definition is saved in the Metric definitions list.

## What to do next

You can associate an entity type, create metrics, and add citations to the metric definition. See [Update a metric definition](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/IOYs9dbm0iHnvAwfmd80cA "Update an existing metric definition to collect the new metrics. You can associate new goals, targets, and entities with the metric definition.") for more information.
* **[Create New Metric Definition form](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/hHKAamKjxMrpR976Eqzw7A)**   
  Detailed explanation of the fields on the manual metric definition form.

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