Create a Task when alm_asset.warranty_expiration is exceeded

jyan3 · ‎06-09-2025

Hi,

I was wondering what the best way would be to generate a catalog task when the alm_asset.warranty_expiration date is exceeded.

I thought about creating a scheduled job to ping the table and loop through all of the records and kick off a workflow when it finds a hit, but that seems kinda inefficient.

Alternatively, I was thinking I could create a workflow based on the table column = today, but I can't generate a catalog task in the workflow editor when the source table is alm_asset. I guess I could script an insert into the task table.

I was just wondering if there was a better way to do this.

Thanks

Bidduam · ‎06-09-2025

You could add a new flow where the trigger is daily at a specified time, then checks on the alm_asset table looking for records that warranty expiry is at or before today, then if it finds records then log a record for each one. You can create an sc_task directly if you use 'create record' and specify the sc_task table and add all fields you want to populate, or you can create a catalog item specifically for these and in your flow 'submit catalog item' and fill in the fields required, then create a sc_task from there in your next step.

Here is an example flow:

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jyan3 · ‎06-10-2025

nevermind i got it thanks

helen628you · ‎06-09-2025

Hello,

Use a Scheduled Script to check alm_asset for expired warranty_expiration dates and create Catalog Tasks via GlideRecord. Mark processed assets with a flag like u_task_created to avoid duplicates. It's efficient and avoids workflow limitations on alm_asset.

Best Regard,

Helen

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Ankur Bawiskar · ‎06-09-2025

@jyan3

catalog task ideally has an associated RITM and REQ.

are you planning to create a standalone SC Task?

The only way is to have a daily scheduled flow and it loops and sees if the Asset -> Warranty Expiration is crossed or not

If yes then create a catalog task

If my response helped please mark it correct and close the thread so that it benefits future readers.

Regards,
Ankur
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