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# Activate Cost Management

# Activate Cost Management {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Activate the Cost Management plugin (com.snc.cost_management) using the admin
role.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllSystem ApplicationsAll Available ApplicationsAll. {#t_ActivatingCostManagement__find-plugins-cmd}
2. Find the plugin using the filter criteria and search bar.  
   You can search for the plugin by its name or ID. If you cannot find a plugin,
   you might have to request it from ServiceNow
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   {#t_ActivatingCostManagement__find-plugin-cmd}
3. Select Install.  
   Note:  
   When domain separation and delegated admin are enabled in an instance, the administrative user must be in the global domain. Otherwise, the following error appears: Application installation is unavailable because another operation is running: Plugin Activation for \<plugin name\>.
4. Select Activate.  
   Note:  
   To load the demo data, select the Load demo data check box.
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* **[Components installed with Cost Management](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/4XT5id4G_8BKuSfeT3kfQw)**   
  Several components are installed with the Cost Management application.
* **[Cost overview module roles](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/Ulg_lo0dcBfO_F0YWZIglQ)**   
  Only certain roles can customize Cost Overview modules. In addition to viewing, roles with access can refresh, add, delete, and rearrange reports.

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