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# Create an action task

# Create an action task {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated July 31, 2025
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Create an action task that is related to the regulatory change tasks and source
document import tasks so that you can complete the regulatory tasks.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_grc_reg_change.manager, sn_grc_reg_change.user, or sn_grc_reg_change.admin

## About this task

Starting with version 21.0.x, you can create action tasks for a regulatory task when the task is in any of the following states:  
* New
* Work in Progress
* Implementation
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You can now break down a regulatory task into smaller, manageable components so that you can more efficiently track and execute the required activities. You can plan, assign, and monitor tasks now in a
structured manner that supports your compliance objectives and regulatory requirements.

The regulatory action tasks are created as a follow-up to complete the changes that have been identified as part of the impact assessment for regulatory change tasks. Once these specific changes are
identified, you can create and manage these action tasks as a manager or user.

You can perform common user-actions like Enter, Choose, Select, Attach, View, Add,
Associate, and Unlink.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to ApplicationRegulatory Change ManagementAction TasksAll action tasks.
2. Select a task.
3. On the form, fill in the fields.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Regulatory Task | Number of the regulatory task. |
   | Category | Category type of the action task, such as compliance or risk. |
   | Assignment Group | Group that is assigned the action task. |
   | Priority | Priority of the action task. |
   | Due date | Due date of the action task. Past dates are not allowed. |
   | Compliance action target | Specific GRC record to be selected. For example, Authority Document, Citation from the list menu, and the associated document. |
   | Assigned to | User who is assigned the task. |
   | Short description | Short description of the action task. |
   | Instructions | Instructions for the action task. |
   | Activity Journal ||
   | Watch list | List of users who receive notifications about the updates. |
   | Work notes | Log of the work notes. |
   | Worknotes list | Users who receive notifications about the work notes. |
   [Table 1. Regulatory Action Tasks form]

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   * Category
   * Action target
   * Short description
   * Instructions
   * Work notes
   * Worknotes list
   * Watch list
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4. Select Save.  
   The action task is saved and it is displayed under the Action Tasks tab in the Regulatory Change Tasks page.

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