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# Create a composite entity

# Create a composite entity {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated July 31, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Create multidimensional entities by combining two or more entities from different entity classes using the Composite Entity Management application. In Governance, Risk, and Compliance, entities can be people, processes, departments, applications, or objects.

## Before you begin

Roles required: sn_grc.manager, sn_risk_workspace.IT_risk_manager, and sn_risk_workspace.operational_risk_manager

The Composite Entity Management application and Risk Workspace must be installed to create a composite entity.

## About this task

When you create a composite entity by combining two or more individual entities, the composite entity automatically becomes a downstream entity for each of the individual entities involved. For example, if you create a
composite entity named "Document handover \| Mexico" using the entities "Document handover" and "Mexico," the composite entity appears as a downstream entity for both "Document handover" and "Mexico." This structure helps in
organizing related data and simplifies tracking dependencies across entities.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllRiskRisk Workspace.
2. Navigate to the list view and select Entities.
3. Select New.
4. On the form, fill in the fields.  
   For a description of the field values on the Create New Entity form, see [Create new composite entity form](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/l0xF6xkDhP9sM0w0R~WbUA "Use the Create New Entity form to create a composite entity by combining two or more entities from different entity classes using the Composite Entity Management application.").
5. Select Save.  
   Note:  
   When you create an entity, only the Details tab is displayed. After the entity is created, the Overview tab, Details tab, and other related lists are displayed.
   After saving the entity, an entity form is displayed with the Details tab, Hierarchy tab, and the following related lists.

   For information on the fields in these related lists, see [An entity in the workspace view](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/N8ACjvFhCqksrHWjozQbPQ "The Entity form in the workspace provides a complete view of an entity across your organization. The Entity form is listed under the Library menu of the List view in the workspace. Select an entity in the list view so that you can display its overview, details, hierarchy, entity types, or downstream risks.").
* **[Create new composite entity form](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/l0xF6xkDhP9sM0w0R~WbUA)**   
  Use the Create New Entity form to create a composite entity by combining two or more entities from different entity classes using the Composite Entity Management application.

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* [Create an entity class](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/8qROYZUOjyrn0LaMw8am0Q "Create an entity class that is associated with an entity. Entity classes are used to add a conceptual information about the entity and classify the entities. They represent a collection of entities that have the same attributes such as Department, Business Unit, or Business Service. You can gather data about the entities based on the entity class.")

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