--- sourceDocument: xanadu Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/r/yokohama/delta-vancouver-xanadu Release : - yokohama ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - xanadu Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3xv bundleId : - delta3xv --- Combined Goal Framework release notes for upgrades from Vancouver to Xanadu =========================================================================== Combined Goal Framework release notes for upgrades from Vancouver to Xanadu {#ariaid-title1} ============================================================================================ * Release version: Yokohama * * Updated January 30, 2026 * * ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 5 minutes to read Consolidated page of all release notes for Goal Framework from Vancouver to Xanadu. How to use this page -------------------- To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Goal Framework release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Vancouver to Xanadu. Tip: If there were no updates for a release notes section in a certain family release, we included a short note for your reference. For example, if a product did not have any updates in Tokyo, the row says "No updates for this release." Important information for upgrading Goal Framework to Xanadu ------------------------------------------------------------ Before you upgrade to Xanadu, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-goalframework-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Vancouver | Starting with v4.2.0, the existing targets with the Type field set to Milestone are considered as qualitative targets. After upgrading Goal Framework, for such existing targets, the unit of measure is set to Yes/No, the Base value is set to No, and the Target value is set to Yes automatically. Also, the Actual value is set to Yes if the progress value is 100%, otherwise the value is set to No. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] New features ------------ Between your current release family and Xanadu, new features were introduced for Goal Framework. {#dfrn3-goalframework-summary__entry__10} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Vancouver | [Qualitative targets](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=set-targets-for-goal&family=vancouver&ft:locale=en-US) : Set qualitative targets for your goals by defining a unit of measure. Qualitative targets are interpretation-based, descriptive, and typically of a Yes or No type. The available unit of measure for qualitative targets is Yes/No. You can also define a custom unit of measure for qualitative targets according to your need and set qualitative targets for your goals. [Add remarks for a target actual update](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=update-progress-of-target&family=vancouver&ft:locale=en-US) : Add a remark in the Remark field to capture the highlights for business justification when updating the actual value of a target or target breakdown. [Set status for a goal](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=create-goal&family=vancouver&ft:locale=en-US) : Take advantage of the new None option that has been added to the Status field on the [Goal form](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=goal-form&family=vancouver&ft:locale=en-US). [Set status for a target](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=set-targets-for-goal&family=vancouver&ft:locale=en-US) : Take advantage of the new None option that has been added to the Status field on the [Target form](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=target-form&family=vancouver&ft:locale=en-US). | | Washington DC | [Goal Relationship](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=associating-primary-goal&family=washingtondc&ft:locale=en-US) : When you create a primary goal relationship with an item that already has a primary relationship, the existing association becomes non-primary and a new primary relationship is created. | | Xanadu | [Baseline reference on Target form](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=target-form&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : The Baseline reference field has been added to the Target form. You can use this field to compare future target performance to the actual value achieved either in the last year or before the target was created. | [ ] Changes ------- Between your current release family and Xanadu, some changes were made to existing Goal Framework features. {#dfrn3-goalframework-summary__entry__18} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Vancouver | [sn_gf.weighted_average_enabled](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=goal-preferences-form&family=vancouver&ft:locale=en-US) : The default value for the sn_gf.weighted_average_enabled property has been changed to Yes. With this change, by default, the application calculates the progress of goals from their sub-goals and targets, considering the value that is populated in the Impact on goal or Impact on parent goal field. [Goal form](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=goal-form&family=vancouver&ft:locale=en-US) : The Targets related list has been split into two related lists, Quantitative Targets and Qualitative Targets, to differentiate between the target types. The unit of measure defines the nature of a target as quantitative or qualitative. [Goals access with Business Stakeholder role](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=components-installed-with-goal-framework&family=vancouver&ft:locale=en-US) : The sn_gf.goal_user_read role is added to the business stakeholder \[business_stakeholder\] role. With this change, the business stakeholder can view the goals and related records on the platform lists and forms by default. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | [Changes to Target form](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=target-form&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : * The following fields on the Target form have been renamed: * Review frequency to Check-in frequency * Base value to Start value * Target value to Final target value * Actual value to Actuals to date * Review due date to Check-in due date * The Fortnightly option in the Check-in frequency field is no longer supported. [Goal Framework tables](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=goal-framework&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : The maximum number of characters allowed in the Name field has been increased from 80 to 255 for the Strategic Plan \[sn_gf_strategic_plan\], Strategic Priority \[sn_gf_strategy\], Goal \[sn_gf_goal\], and Target \[sn_gf_goal_target\] tables. | [ ] Removed ------- Between your current release family and Xanadu, some Goal Framework features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-goalframework-summary__entry__26} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|------------------------------| | Vancouver | No updates for this release. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] Deprecations ------------ Between your current release family and Xanadu, some Goal Framework features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-goalframework-summary__entry__34} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|------------------------------| | Vancouver | No updates for this release. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] Activation information ---------------------- Review information on how to activate Goal Framework. {#dfrn3-goalframework-summary__entry__42} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Vancouver | Install Goal Framework by requesting it from the ServiceNow Store. Visit the [ServiceNow Store](https://store.servicenow.com/sn_appstore_store.do#!/store/home) website to view all the available apps and for information about submitting requests to the store. For cumulative release notes information for all released apps, see the [ServiceNow Store version history release notes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=sn-store-release-notes&family=vancouver&ft:locale=en-US). | | Washington DC | Install Goal Framework by requesting it from the ServiceNow Store. Visit the [ServiceNow Store](https://store.servicenow.com/sn_appstore_store.do#!/store/home) website to view all the available apps and for information about submitting requests to the store. For cumulative release notes information for all released apps, see the [ServiceNow Store version history release notes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=sn-store-release-notes&family=washingtondc&ft:locale=en-US). | | Xanadu | Install Goal Framework by requesting it from the ServiceNow Store. Visit the [ServiceNow Store](https://store.servicenow.com/sn_appstore_store.do#!/store/home) website to view all the available apps and for information about submitting requests to the store. For cumulative release notes information for all released apps, see the [ServiceNow Store version history release notes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=sn-store-release-notes&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US). | [ ] Additional requirements ----------------------- If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Goal Framework we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-goalframework-summary__entry__50} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|------------------------------| | Vancouver | No updates for this release. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] Browser requirements -------------------- If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for Goal Framework we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-goalframework-summary__entry__58} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|------------------------------| | Vancouver | No updates for this release. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] Accessibility information ------------------------- Review details on accessibility information for Goal Framework, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-goalframework-summary__entry__66} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|------------------------------| | Vancouver | No updates for this release. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] Localization information ------------------------ If there are specific localization considerations for Goal Framework we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-goalframework-summary__entry__74} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|------------------------------| | Vancouver | No updates for this release. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] Highlight information --------------------- If there are specific highlight considerations for Goal Framework we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-goalframework-summary__entry__82} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Vancouver | * Set qualitative targets for your goals by defining a unit of measure. * Set the status of your goals and targets to None according to your requirement. * Use the Business Stakeholder \[business_stakeholder\] role to view the goals and related records on the platform lists and forms by default. See [Goal Framework](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=goal-framework&family=vancouver&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Washington DC | Create a primary or non-primary goal relationship with work items effortlessly. See [Goal Framework](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=goal-framework&family=washingtondc&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Xanadu | Use the enhanced Goal Framework tables for managing your goals and targets. See [Goal Framework](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=goal-framework&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | [ ]