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# Create or update cost centers

# Create or update cost centers {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Define a new cost center or update the details of the existing cost
centers.

## Before you begin

Role required: financial_mgmt_admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllCostConfigCost Center.
2. Select a cost center record to edit or select New to create one.
3. On the form, fill in the fields.  
   {#c_ManageCostCenters__table_anp_pm1_nsb__entry__2}

   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name | Name of the cost center. |
   | Manager | Manager of this cost center. |
   | Account number | Account number for this cost center. |
   | Valid from | Date this cost center is valid from. Select a date using the calendar option. |
   | Code | Code assigned to this cost center. |
   | Valid to | Date this cost center is valid up to. Select a date using the calendar option. |
   | Location | Location of this cost center. Select one using the lookup option. |
   | Parent | Parent cost center, if any. Select one using the lookup option. |
   [Table 1. Cost Center form]

   {#c_ManageCostCenters__table_anp_pm1_nsb}
4. Select Submit.

## What to do next

Review the related lists for this cost center and update them as necessary. See [Cost centers related records](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/WqBWbh3IVrztM5VZ7Xv0ag "Cost centers are related to additional records, displayed as related lists on its form.").
**Related concepts**   

* [Budgets and cost centers](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/aGhOC39rS_qsqZqLeEbjAA "Understand what budgets and cost centers are and how to manage them in the Cost Management application.")

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