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# Initiate a contract request from the playbook

# Initiate a contract request from the playbook {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Initiate a contract request for sourcing requests or sourcing event from the playbook.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to the Source-to-Pay Workspace.
2. Open the sourcing request or sourcing event for which you have to initiate a contract request.  
   Note:  
   From the playbook, you can initiate contract requests for sourcing requests and sourcing events only.
3. Select Playbook and navigate to the Request details step.
4. Select Create a type of work in the Assign work to others section.
5. Select Contract request from the list of available options.
6. Select a supplier from the list of available suppliers.
7. Select Next.
8. Provide the details about the contract that you have to initiate.
9. Select Initiate.
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