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# Create RIDAC for a goal

# Create RIDAC for a goal {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated August 3, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Create a Risk, Issue, Decision, Action, or Change item and associate it with a portfolio plan goal or a goal that is part of a board (Strategy and Goals).

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_apw_advanced.spw_goal_user

## About this task

You can create a RIDAC item directly from a goal to document and track risks, issues, decisions, actions, and changes that affect your strategic goals. Goals can be portfolio plan goals or goals that are part of a board (Strategy and Goals). RIDAC items help you manage planning uncertainties and dependencies across your goals.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to the goal in one of the following ways:
   1. **For a portfolio plan goal:** Navigate to WorkspacesStrategic Planning WorkspacePortfolio Planning, select a portfolio plan, then select Goals.
   2. **For a goal on a board (Strategy and Goals):** Navigate to WorkspacesStrategic Planning WorkspaceStrategy and Goals, select a board, then locate and select the goal.

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   The goal details open.
2. On the goal Details page, select the tab for the RIDAC type you want to create:
   * Risks --- to create a risk item.
   * Issues --- to create an issue item.
   * Decision --- to create a decision item.
   * Actions --- to create an action item.
   * Request Changes --- to create a change item.

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   The selected RIDAC tab opens.
3. Select New.  
   The RIDAC creation form opens with the goal information automatically populated.
4. On the form, fill in the required fields for the RIDAC item.  
   For a description of the field values, see the form.
   * For a Risk, see [RIDAC Risk form](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/8FOCuR2eZP3vOm8kN9IQ0A "Use the RIDAC Risk form to identify and track potential risks that could impact your strategic planning items, goals, or EAP iterations. Manage risk mitigation strategies and monitor risk exposure.").
   * For an Issue, see [RIDAC Issue form](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/0UtPgX6BlvWc_7sNBZLEaw "Use the RIDAC Issue form to create and manage issues that affect your strategic planning items, goals, or EAP iterations. Track planning challenges, obstacles, and problems that need resolution.").
   * For a Decision, see [RIDAC Decision form](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/qUBWYTNnoLTfXjxn6ctdGw "Use the RIDAC Decision form to document and track critical planning decisions related to your strategic planning items, goals, or EAP iterations. Manage decision rationale and implementation status.").
   * For an Action, see [RIDAC Action form](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/QxFiAGyK6Apl~IC7p3v1Qw "Use the RIDAC Action form to create and track action items related to your strategic planning items, goals, or EAP iterations. Manage action item ownership, status, and completion.").
   * For a Change Request, see [RIDAC Change Request form](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/_S0b15gnfE3QgdbFpLr_Qg "Use the RIDAC Change Request form to document and track proposed changes to your strategic planning items, goals, or EAP iterations. Manage change requests and monitor implementation status.").
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5. Select Save to save the record.
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## Result

A RIDAC item has been created and is now associated with the goal.

## What to do next

After creating a RIDAC item, you can:

* Edit the RIDAC item to add more details, assign ownership, or set status and priority.
* View the RIDAC item in the RIDAC home page by filtering by the appropriate tab (All RIDAC, Project RIDAC, Portfolio RIDAC, or Program RIDAC).
* If integration is enabled and an execution task is linked to the goal, view the RIDAC item on the execution task as well.
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