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# Manage stockroom types

# Create a stockroom type for enterprise assets {#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

If the base system stockroom types don't meet your needs, you can create a custom
stockroom type in the Enterprise Asset Workspace.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_eam.enterprise_admin or sn_eam.enterptrise_asset_manager

## About this task

Stockroom types are categories of stockrooms. For detailed information on stockroom types, see [Stockroom types](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/DabvCmSA0SzNxIFP3qkIEg "Stockroom types are categories of stockrooms.").

## Procedure

1. Navigate to Enterprise Asset WorkspaceInventoryStockroom types.
2. Select New.
3. On the form, fill in the details.  
   {#create-eamstockroom-type__table_zf3_zw2_psb__entry__2}

   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name | Display name of the stockroom type. |
   | Description | General information about the stockroom type. |
   | Priority | Level of precedence for this type of stockroom. |
   | Value | Internal identifier of the stockroom type. |
   | Shipment required | Option that determines if stockrooms of this type require shipment by default. |
   | External stockroom | Indicates if stockrooms of this type are managed internally (check box cleared) or managed externally by a third party (check box selected). |
   [ ]

   {#create-eamstockroom-type__table_zf3_zw2_psb}
4. Select Save.  
   The newly created stockroom type appears in the Stockroom types tab.

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