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# Create outages for a change request

# IT Service Management AI agent collection create outages for a change request {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Use the create outages for a change request agentic workflow so users can associate outages with a change request easily in a conversational and intuitive way.

## Create outages for a change request agentic workflow overview {#now-assist-itsm-aiagents-create-outages-for-a-change-request__section_vwx_vs3_pgc}

The create outages for a change request agentic workflow lets users quickly create outages for a change request from the ServiceNow Otto panel.

The workflow first examines the current change record to determine if any outages are already linked to it. If no outages are found, it retrieves the planned start and end dates from the change request. In cases
where these dates aren't specified in the change request, the workflow prompts the user to input the necessary dates. Next, the workflow creates an outage record for the change request. If a configuration item (CI) is present, it
attaches the affected CIs to the outage record. The workflow then checks whether there's an impacted service associated with the change record. If a service exists, it asks the user if the impacted service should be linked to the
affected configuration items within the outage record. This conversational and automated approach helps streamline the process, enabling users to associate outages with change requests while recording relevant data.

To modify the create outages for a change request agentic workflow, [duplicate it](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=clone-aia-usecase&version=australia&pubname=australia-intelligent-experiences&ft:locale=en-US), and adjust the settings according to your requirements.  
Note:  
The workflow can be accessed by the itil role.  
To access the agentic workflow:

1. Navigate to AllAI Agent StudioCreate and manage.
2. Select Create outages for a change request.
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Important:  
In the Edit trigger form, make sure that the Active button is turned on to enable the AI agent to trigger autonomously.

## AI agent used in the create outages for a change request agentic workflow {#now-assist-itsm-aiagents-create-outages-for-a-change-request__section_mjj_rlk_j2c}

You can access the change outage assistant AI agent in the Define key requirements screen by scrolling to the Add AI agents that can perform these steps section. The change outage assistant AI agent assists users
in creating outages for change records. The agent creates outage records for the change request based on the CIs that are as being impacted by the change request.  
Important:  
In the Define availability screen for the AI agent, make sure that the Status field is enabled to activate the AI agent.

## Use the create outages for a change request agentic workflow {#now-assist-itsm-aiagents-create-outages-for-a-change-request__section_yvs_w4k_j2c}

1. Review the information in the Define key requirements screen and make the necessary updates, and then select Save and Continue.
2. In the Select display screen, turn on the Display option to add the icon for the ServiceNow Otto panel in the menu bar.
3. Select Save and test.

   The agent executes the request for the workflow.
   Figure 1. Example of the create outages for a change request agentic workflow output in ServiceNow®AI Agent Studio
4. Access and use the create outages for a change request agentic workflow from the ServiceNow Otto panel.You can query in the ServiceNow Otto panel with the change request number. For the query instructions, read the steps
   specified in the List of steps field of the corresponding AI agent (change outage assistant AI agent).

   Figure 2. Example of the create outages for a change request agentic workflow output in the ServiceNow Otto panel
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