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# Create a problem task in Service Operations Workspace

# Create a problem task in Service Operations Workspace {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
When you need to engage another team or agent for help, create and assign a problem task.

## Before you begin

Role required: itil or problem_coordinator

## Procedure

1. Open a problem.
2. From the problem record page, create a problem task in the one of the following ways.
   * Select Create problem task.
   * From the Problem Tasks tab, select New.
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3. In the Create problem task dialog box, select the problem task type.  
   * Root cause analysis: Tasks to investigate the root cause of a problem and to find a resolution for the problem.
   * General: Tasks other than root cause analysis tasks.

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   For information about creating additional task types, see [Create a task type for problem or change in Service Operations Workspace](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/iI~AhQ3DAIsKAi_kgp_VXw "Configure a task type that can be used during problem or change creation.").
4. Select Create.
5. On the problem task form, fill in the fields.  
   For a description of the field values, see [Problem task form](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/MRqBDe4yfPvbdGBIazOHfQ "Description of the field values for the problem task form in Service Operations Workspace.").
6. Select Save.
**Related concepts**   

* [Problem Management models in Service Operations Workspace](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/m9cI328n7MsB5bj19o41Vg "You can use Problem Management models to tailor processes for specific use cases.")
* [Problem Management in Service Operations Workspace reference](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/mxGJ3pIhNSYmhc9mtcMHuw "Reference topics provide additional information about Problem Management in Service Operations Workspace.")  
**Related tasks**   

* [Create a problem in Service Operations Workspace](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/Se0BWzeC~HgXObZkG8O_Ug "Investigate the root cause of recurring incidents or a major incident. Provide a permanent fix to help prevent them from happening again.")
* [Work on a problem in Service Operations Workspace](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/jFKc1X9CT0Wra0SPIcIMmw "Manage problems and problem tasks through their life cycle, share workarounds or fixes with related incidents, and create known error articles to help deflect incidents.")
* [Work on a problem task in Service Operations Workspace](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/AL_xxvBfe4MNieEjfYBbmA "Manage problems and problem tasks through their life cycle, share workarounds or fixes with related incidents, and create known error articles to help deflect incidents.")