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# Refresh your legacy Software Asset Management plugin processor definitions

# Refresh your legacy Software Asset Management plugin processor definitions {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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After activating the legacy IBM PVU Process Pack, use the Refresh Processor
Definitions module in the legacy Software Asset Management
(com.snc.software_asset_management) plugin to create process definitions for existing
computers in the Computer \[cmdb_ci_computer\] table.

## Before you begin

Role required: sam

## About this task

After this step, business rules in SAM update the Processor Definition
\[CMDB_processor_definition\] table automatically when changes are made to computers
or when new computers are added. You should not need to use the Refresh Processor
Definitions module a second time, but it is always available if you make significant
changes to the Computer \[cmdb_ci_computer\] table.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllSoftware AssetSystemRefresh Processor Definitions.
2. Click Proceed.

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