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# Create a target source

# Automate target Actual values using a target source {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Create a target source so that the goal user can
configure it for the targets to automate the Actual value of the targets.

## Before you begin

Select the Goal Framework for SPM scope for the application.

Role required: sn_gf.goal_admin

## About this task

The context variable is required for target source types Assessment/Survey and PA Indicator. The mandatory context variables are automatically created while creating a target source with the type selected as Assessment/Surveys
or PA Indicator. For more information on when the mandatory context variables are created, see [Context variable in target source](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/U2AkS0r~S2P62oxbwkaVHQ "The context variable is an additional configuration for the target source that can be used on the Target form to fetch the required data and auto-update the Actual value field on the Target form. A context variable is required for target source types Assessment/Survey and PA Indicator.").

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllEnterprise Goal ManagementTarget Sources.
2. Click New.
3. On the form, fill in the fields.  
   For a description of the field values, see [Target Source form](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/z6hhqy2qelQY9OAnr5Zd7g "Use the Target Source form to create and configure a source for your targets so that the actual value of the target is auto-updated.").
4. Click Submit.
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