How to configure the Inactivity notification for problem record
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04-13-2025 12:46 PM
How to configure the Inactivity notification for problem record
I have created Inactivity event
and Notification on problem
under who will receive - Assignment group of problem is working expected
I also want to send the same notification to the associated problem task analysts field "assigned to"
please guide me the steps
Thanks,

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04-13-2025 01:15 PM
1. Create a Script on the Problem Table
Navigate to System Definition > Business Rules > Scripts - Background
Create a new Script with the following settings:
Name: Send Problem Inactivity to Task Assigned To
Table: Problem [problem]
Run this script: After (Update)
Condition:
State | changes to | Inactivity Monitor [Your Inactivity Monitor choice] (This ensures the script runs when the Problem enters the inactivity state)
Script:
(function runScript(/* GlideRecord */ current, /* GlideRecord */ event, /* EmailClient */ emailClient, /* GlideSystem */ gs) {
try {
if (current.state.changesTo('YOUR_INACTIVITY_MONITOR_STATE')) { // Directly check if transitioning to inactivity
// Efficiently query for assigned_to of related Problem Tasks
var taskGr = new GlideRecord('problem_task');
taskGr.addQuery('problem', current.sys_id);
taskGr.query();
while (taskGr.next()) {
var assignedTo = taskGr.assigned_to.toString();
if (assignedTo) { // Make sure there's an assigned_to user
// Instantiate and personalize the notification
var notification = new GlideNotification('YOUR_NOTIFICATION_SYS_ID');
notification.addRecipient('user', assignedTo);
notification.setWorkFlow(current);
notification.autoResponse(false);
notification.send();
}
}
}
} catch (ex) {
gs.error("Error in Send Problem Inactivity to Task Assigned To script: " + ex);
// Additional error handling if needed, e.g., sending an email alert
}
})(current, event, emailClient, gs);
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04-13-2025 01:37 PM - edited 04-13-2025 01:37 PM
Hi @Blaze Llanos
Thanks for response
we dont have problemstate to choose inactivity
Can you guide me with email scripts
reference Like this
Solved: Email Script - Add users to CC field - ServiceNow Community
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04-14-2025 08:00 PM
Adding Problem Task Assignees to the Email Body
Go to:
System Notification > Email > Notifications
Open your Problem Inactivity Notification
In the Message HTML section, insert this Email Script or call a new one.
Create an Email Script:
Name: List Problem Task Assignees
Applies to: Problem
Script:
// Fetch related problem tasks
var taskGr = new GlideRecord('problem_task');
taskGr.addQuery('problem', current.sys_id);
taskGr.query();
var taskAssignees = [];
while (taskGr.next()) {
if (taskGr.assigned_to) {
taskAssignees.push(taskGr.assigned_to.getDisplayValue());
}
}
if (taskAssignees.length > 0) {
template.print("<p><strong>Assigned Analysts on Problem Tasks:</strong></p><ul>");
for (var i = 0; i < taskAssignees.length; i++) {
template.print("<li>" + taskAssignees[i] + "</li>");
}
template.print("</ul>");
} else {
template.print("<p><strong>No analysts assigned to problem tasks.</strong></p>");
}
Optionally Adding Them as CC Recipients
If you also want to actually send the notification to those users (not just show in the email), you could:
Modify the Notification > Who will receive section
Add a Scripted Recipient
Scripted Recipients example:
var recipients = [];
var taskGr = new GlideRecord('problem_task');
taskGr.addQuery('problem', current.sys_id);
taskGr.query();
while (taskGr.next()) {
if (taskGr.assigned_to) {
recipients.push(taskGr.assigned_to.toString());
}
}
recipients;
Email Script → to dynamically show Problem Task assignees inside the email body.
Scripted Recipient (optional) → to actually CC/notify those users.
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