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# Create a baseline of a demand

# Create a baseline of a demand {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Create a financial baseline of a demand to capture a snapshot of cost plan, benefit plan, and demand-level financial metrics at a specific point in time.

## Before you begin

You can create as many financial baselines as necessary and review the financials changes that have been made to the demand since the previous baseline. Any financial baseline doesn't capture the actual cost component of the
demand.

Role required: it_demand_manager

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllDemandDemandsAll.
2. Select the required demand.
3. To create a financial baseline of a demand, use either of the options.

   | Option | Steps |
   | From a related link | 1. Select the Create Baseline related link. 2. In the Create Baseline pop-up, enter a suitable description. 3. Select Save. {#create-demand-baseline__ol_v4m_s2n_1cb} |
   | From a related list | 1. Select the Demand Baselines related list. 2. Select the Create Baseline button. 3. In the Create Baseline pop-up, enter a suitable description. 4. Select Save. {#create-demand-baseline__ol_ajf_dfn_1cb} |
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* **[Compare financial baselines of a demand](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/zR4JbJwNQrGhXY4VkGqM5Q)**   
  You can compare baselines to review the variances in the financial data of a demand and see what changed.

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