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# Start a metadata extraction for a contract from Source-to-Pay Workspace

# Start a metadata extraction for a contract from Source-to-Pay Workspace {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated March 17, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Extract metadata from a signed contract attached in a contract repository record.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_cm_gen_ai.ai_contract_fulfiller

## About this task

By default, the following use cases are available for Sourcing and Procurement Operations, which are mapped to the purchase requisition, purchase line item, and negotiation tables.

* CM Pro - Contract Analysis
* CM Pro - Contract Metadata Extraction

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For more information, see [Metadata extraction using Now Assist in Contract Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=cncore-metadata-extract-land&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-employee-service-management&ft:locale=en-US).

## Procedure

1. Open the Source-to-Pay Workspace.
2. Navigate to ListsMy workOpen contract requests
3. Select a contract request that is in Closed complete or Contract signed state.
4. Select Initiate metadata extraction.  
   A message appears stating that the metadata extraction process has been initiated. You receive an email notification when the process is completed.

   The Review extracted metadata button
   appears on initiating the metadata extraction. You can select the button after the metadata extraction is completed.

## What to do next

Review the metadata extracted from a contract and add it to the contract repository. For more information, see [Work with extracted metadata](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=cncore-review-metatdata&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-employee-service-management&ft:locale=en-US).

The Extraction results tab in the contract repository record displays the processed metadata and their statuses, indicating whether the metadata have been successfully added to the mapped fields in the contract repository.
For more information, see [Metadata extraction results](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=cncore-metadata-ext-results&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-employee-service-management&ft:locale=en-US).
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