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# Define the network function details

# Define the network function details {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Create a network function
record in the Telecommunications Network Inventory application. You can manage the network functions such as
5Physical
Network Function (PNF), Virtual Network Function (VNF) and so on.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_ni_core.inventory_admin, sn_ni_core.inventory_agent, sn_ni_core.telco_inventory_catalog_manager

## About this task

When you create
a network function record, it creates a corresponding configuration item (CI) record in the Network Function \[cmdb_ci_network_function_application\] table. By default, 19 functions are included and each
record is a function.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesNetwork Inventory Workspace.
2. Select the list icon (![List icon.]()), and then select InventoryNetwork Function.
3. Select New
4. On the form, fill in the fields.  
   To see a description of the fields, see [Design \& Planning domain in the CSDM model](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=design-domain&version=australia&pubname=australia-servicenow-platform&ft:locale=en-US).
5. Select Submit.

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