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# Create an ALE definition record

# Create an ALE definition record {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Create an ALE definition record to set up categories and sub categories for success play workflows.

## Before you begin

* The subflow used to trigger the success workflow must be defined.
* Role required: sn_acct_lc.ale_success_play_admin
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## About this task

Use the ALE definition record to specify categories that can be used to launch success play workflows that can create records and trigger playbooks automatically.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspaceCSM/FSM Configurable Workspace and select the List icon.
2. Navigate to the Customer SuccessALE Definition and click New.
3. On the form, fill in the fields.  
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   | Field | Description |
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   | Flow | Select the subflow that should be triggered by this ALE definition record. This subflow must be defined and configured using Flow Designer. |
   | Category | Select the category for the success play. |
   | Sub category | Based on the category you select, the related sub categories are displayed. Select the sub category from the drop down list. |
   | State | Select the state for this ALE definition record. This can be: * Draft * Published * Closed * Canceled {#account-lifecycle-create-ale-defn__ul_wt5_1bc_1cc} |
   | Order | Specify the order in which the categories should appear in the workflow launcher pages. |
   | Title | Enter a title for the workflow launcher item. |
   | Description | Enter a description to specify the purpose of this workflow launcher item. |
   [Table 1. ALE definition form]

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4. Set the state of this record to Published and click Save.  
   The category defined here can be used while creating the success play.

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