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# Create a demand requirement

# Create a demand requirement {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
* 
* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Create a demand requirement for rationalizing your SaaS and SSO applications.

## Before you begin

Role required: sam_admin or sam_user  
Note:  
The sam_admin and sam_user roles must have the it_demand_user role to create demand.

The PPM Standard (com.snc.financial_planning_pmo) plugin must be installed to create demands.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to Software Asset WorkspaceOverlapping usage.
2. Select the Application feature usage tab.
3. Select the application in a category for which you want to create a demand.
4. Select Create demand.  
   The Create demand option is available only when you select an application that you want to create a demand for.
5. Select the Demand Requirements tab.
6. Select New.  
   All the fields are auto-populated.
7. On the form, fill in the fields.  
   {#create-demand-req__table_bgs_5l2_4xb__entry__2}

   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Demand Requirement |   |
   | Number | Unique auto-generated identification number for the demand requirement. |
   | Software asset demand | Software asset demand for which you're creating the requirement. |
   | Product | Product or application for which the demand requirement is created. |
   | Main category | Category of the application. For example, if you select Zoom in the Product field, the Main category field would be set to Video Conferencing. |
   | Action | Action items identified for the demand. * Discontinue after expiration * Migrate to approved product * Discontinue immediately * Reclaim licenses * No action |
   | Description | Description of the demand requirement. |
   | Notes | Additional notes for the demand requirement. |
   | Spend Information |   |
   | Spend amount | Total spend on the application based on entitlements. |
   [Table 1. Create New Demand Requirement]

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8. Select Save.

## Result

The demand requirement for the demand is created. You can view the created demand on the Software Asset Demand \[samp_demand\] table.

## What to do next

To view all Software Asset Management demand requirements, navigate to Software AssetSoftware Asset DemandDemand Requirements.

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