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Create a catalog item

Build a request item end to end, from variables to fulfilment.

Quick answer

A catalog item is a requestable service. Here is the end-to-end path.

Key takeaways
  • Steps
  • Tip

A catalog item is a requestable service. Here is the end-to-end path.

Steps

  • Open Service Catalog → Catalog Definitions → Maintain Items and click New.
  • Set the name, category and a short description.
  • Add Variables for the information you need to collect.
  • Attach a Flow or workflow for fulfilment and approvals.
  • Set who can see it with a User Criteria entry.
  • Test in the portal, then move it in an update set.

Tip

Use Record Producers when the outcome is a record on an existing table (like an incident) rather than a fulfilment task.

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What collects input on a catalog item?

Frequently asked questions

What does the term Create a catalog item refer to in ServiceNow?
A catalog item is a requestable service. Here is the end-to-end path.
What else is worth knowing about Create a catalog item?
Open Service Catalog → Catalog Definitions → Maintain Items and click New. Set the name, category and a short description. Add Variables for the information you need to collect.
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