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# Add variable set to the record producer

# Add
variable set to the record producer for Design and Assign function {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Add a variable set to a record producer in the Telecommunications Network Inventory application. You can use the variable set as input fields in an activity card for the Design and Assign function.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin, sn_ni_core.inventory_admin

## About this task

The variable set has common attributes which are retrieved during the change task creation. You can use an existing variable set or create a variable set depending on your requirement. To configure an activity in the Design
and Assign playbook, use the DA common variables variable set.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllService CatalogCatalog DefinitionsRecord Producers.
2. Select a record producer that you want to create variables for.
3. On the Variable Sets tab, select Edit.
4. Select DA common variables.  
   The DA common variables set provides the common variables for the design and assign function.
5. Select Submit.
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## Result

The variable set is added to the record producer.

## What to do next

Create a subflow for the activity. [Create subflow for Design and Assign function](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/Sgb_s7kXo2iSQwv4Zff0Bw "Create a subflow in the Workflow Studio. You can use this subflow to configure an activity in the playbook for the Design and Assign function.").
**Related concepts**   

* [Configuring Design and Assign function for your network services](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/XUK0osydsgQtjXf9pKgyIg "Create and configure a Design and Assign function in the Telecommunications Network Inventory application. You can use it to design your network service and assign the network resources.")
* [Configure a Design and Assign function example](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/H3I8p3fx9XvMOjNcsUku0Q "This example demonstrates how you can create and configure a playbook to design and assign a network service in the Telecommunications Network Inventory application.")  
**Related topics**   

* [Service catalog variable sets](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=c_ServiceCatalogVariableSets&version=australia&pubname=australia-servicenow-platform&ft:locale=en-US)

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