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# Create a project task in the project workbench

# Create a project task in the project workbench {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Create a project task for a waterfall phase.

## Before you begin

Role required: it_project_manager

## About this task

While creating a project task in the project workbench, the time constraint type is defaulted based on the project type.  
* For a manual project, the default constraint is Start On and cannot be changed.
* For an automatic project, the default constraint is Start ASAP and can be changed to Start On if required.
* When the constraint is Start ASAP, the Planned start date is disabled.
* When you create an agile phase and associate a sprint, the start date of the task is set from the sprint start date and the constraint becomes Start On automatically.
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## Procedure

1. Select a waterfall phase in the project workbench timeline.
2. Select New in the detail view.
3. Fill out the Project Task form.
4. Select Submit.
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**Related concepts**   

* [Managing Project workbench](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/81F~lZ_3NsQtwXw2xJu5Hw "The project workbench allows project managers to manage all aspects of a project.")  
**Related tasks**   

* [Open a project in the project workbench](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/_LGNbp8kCGXt6IxfpgSVWQ "The project manager can open an existing project in the project workbench.")
* [Manage project stories in the project workbench](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/NbEkZzWuTNbWhyzSikdArA "If Project Portfolio Management and Agile Development 2.0 are activated, the project manager can manage the stories in a project from the project workbench.")
* [Create a story in the project workbench](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/51ouYUIi9gFkRYekFqcWfQ "Create a story for an agile phase.")
* [Create a test case in the project workbench](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/FCsij8bedUsNKGmg6GjqiQ "Specifying a test plan is optional when creating a test phase. However, before you add test cases to a test phase, you must specify a test plan.")