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# Configure a group by data item

# Configure a group by data item {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Configure a data item for a grouped list screen. You group items in a data item to
get a count. For example, you can group a list according to priority and then on a grouped
list screen see a count of how many high, medium, and low items exist.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## About this task

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllSystem MobileMobile App Builder.  
   The Mobile App Builder opens in a new browser tab and displays the application scope selection screen.
2. Search for the application scope you are working in and then select the name of the application scope.  
   The Mobile App Builder categories home screen displays.
3. Select the Data category, and then select New.
4. From the Create a data item dialog box, select the type of data item you want to create, and then select Continue.  
   You can select either a standard Data item or a Relationship data item.
5. Complete the following fields as needed.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name | Name of the data item. |
   | Table | Table where the data item gets its data. |
   | Description | Description used to identify your data item. |
   | Condition Type | Whether the conditions for the data item are declarative, scripted, or use an encoded query. For a grouped list, select either Declarative or Script. |
   [Table 1. Data Item form]

   {#sg-create-group-data-item__table_pvq_rvp_blb}
6. In the Data section, use the Group By field to select the field you want to use to group the records in your list.
7. Select Save.
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**Related concepts**   

* [Grouped list screen](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/UjpHDf_YejYiTAoWhMYkYA "Grouped list records display a list of records that are grouped by a specific field.")  
**Related tasks**   

* [Configure a group list screen](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/TlSKqEU5zpu5xau3xdXzrQ "Create a group list to provide a view of a list of records grouped by a field you specify.")

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