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# Portfolio plan RIDACs

# Portfolio plan RIDACs {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated September 10, 2026  
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Portfolio plan RIDAC provides a unified view of all risks, issues, decisions, actions, and changes that belong to a specific portfolio plan. Access portfolio governance items directly within the portfolio plan without
navigating to separate RIDAC records.

## What is portfolio plan RIDAC? {#portfolio-plan-ridac-spw__section_rtl_hs1_lkc}

Portfolio plan RIDAC displays all risks, issues, decisions, actions, and changes that belong to a specific portfolio plan in a unified, holistic view. This consolidated interface helps portfolio managers, program managers,
and team leads identify and manage governance items across all planning items and goals within the portfolio plan---without navigating between multiple records or menus.

Portfolio plan RIDAC includes:

* **Risks:** Potential threats or uncertainties affecting portfolio execution
* **Issues:** Current problems or obstacles requiring immediate attention
* **Decisions:** Strategic decisions made during portfolio planning
* **Actions:** Tasks or activities required to execute the portfolio plan
* **Changes:** Requested changes to portfolio plans, programs, or projects

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## What RIDAC items appear in portfolio plan RIDAC {#portfolio-plan-ridac-spw__section_ttl_hs1_lkc}

Portfolio plan RIDAC displays RIDAC items created on planning items and goals that belong to or are associated with the portfolio plan. These include:
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| Planning item type | Description |
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| Demands | RIDAC items created directly on demands within the portfolio plan |
| Projects | RIDAC items created on projects that are part of the portfolio |
| Epics | RIDAC items created on epics aligned to the portfolio plan |
| Capabilities | RIDAC items created on capabilities within the portfolio |
| Features | RIDAC items created on features that support portfolio goals |
| Initiatives | RIDAC items created on initiatives aligned to portfolio strategy |
| Strategic Programs | RIDAC items created on strategic programs within the portfolio |
| Goals | RIDAC items created directly on portfolio goals |

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## Portfolio manager uses for RIDAC {#portfolio-plan-ridac-spw__section_vtl_hs1_lkc}

Portfolio managers use portfolio plan RIDAC to:

* Understand all risks, issues, decisions, actions, and changes across the entire portfolio
* Monitor rolled-up RIDAC records from projects and programs to identify cross-project risks and dependencies
* Validate portfolio-level decisions and ensure alignment between operational activities and strategic objectives
* Track governance items without context-switching between multiple menus
* Assess portfolio health and progress at a glance
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## Benefits of portfolio plan RIDAC {#portfolio-plan-ridac-spw__section_xtl_hs1_lkc}

* **Unified interface:** View all governance items in one place within the portfolio plan
* **Holistic perspective:** Consolidates risks, issues, decisions, actions, and changes across all planning items and goals
* **Reduced navigation:** Access RIDAC without leaving the portfolio plan context
* **Improved visibility:** See portfolio-wide governance status and dependencies
* **Automatic rollup:** RIDAC items roll up through the portfolio hierarchy for strategic visibility
* **Strategic alignment:** Connect operational RIDAC to portfolio goals and planning items to track strategic impact
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## Accessing portfolio plan RIDAC {#portfolio-plan-ridac-spw__section_ztl_hs1_lkc}

Access the portfolio plan RIDAC page from within a portfolio plan to view all governance items associated with that portfolio. The RIDAC page displays items that belong to planning items within the portfolio plan, giving you
a complete governance picture without navigating to separate risk, issue, decision, action, or change management menus.
**Related tasks**   

* [Create RIDAC item for a planning item](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/fHsMPG9j128Hf30AHMcruw "Create RIDAC items (Risks, Issues, Decisions, Actions, Changes) for a planning item to track and manage governance across the planning lifecycle.")