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# Create an ad hoc obligation task in Software Asset Workspace

# Create an ad hoc obligation task in Software Asset Workspace {#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

Create an obligation task required only once or at irregular intervals to track and fulfill an obligation specified in a contract.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_cm_obligation.obligation_fulfiller

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesSoftware Asset WorkspaceLicense operations.
2. Open an active obligation record either from the Obligations tab within the contract record or from the Obligations view.

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   | From the contract record | 1. Navigate to WorkspacesSoftware Asset WorkspaceLicense operationsSoftware contracts. 2. Select an active contract record. 3. Select the Obligations tab. 4. Select an active obligation record. {#create-adhoc-obligation-task-sam__ol_esg_kc3_jhc} |
   | From the Obligations view | 1. Navigate to WorkspacesSoftware Asset WorkspaceLicense operationsObligations. 2. Select an active obligations record. |
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3. Select the Obligation tasks tab.
4. Select New.
5. On the New obligation task form, completed the following steps:
   1. In the Assigned to field, update the assigned user.
   2. In the Due date field, select the due date for the obligation task completion.
   3. Select Save.

## Result

* An ad hoc obligation task record is created for the obligation and listed in the Obligations tasks tab.
* The assigned user who fulfills the obligation is notified through email.
* The obligation task record is saved in the Obligation Tasks \[sn_cm_obligation_obligation_task\] table.
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## What to do next

View the obligation record by navigating to one of the following paths:

* Navigate to the Obligations tasks tab within the obligation record.
* Navigate to Software Asset WorkspaceLicense operationsContractsObligation tasks.
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* [Create an obligation record in the Software Asset Workspace](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/69tyhjdWrnak5bg1GhZu3Q "Create obligation records for signed contracts in Software Asset Workspace to fulfill the responsibilities specified in the contract through obligation tasks.")

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