wanted to forcefully capture the updates for groups related in the update set,

[Siva_Prasad]

hi 

we wanted to forcefully capture the updates for groups related in the update set, is there any background script for it to capture updates forcefully? TIA

regards,
Siva.

[ChallaR]

HI @Siva_Prasad ,

There are few alterative way to capture but its not good recommendation.

Background Script to Force Capture Group Updates

var updateSetId = 'INSERT_UPDATE_SET_SYS_ID_HERE'; // Replace with your update set sys_id
var gr = new GlideRecord('sys_user_group');
gr.query();
while (gr.next()) {
    var tracker = new GlideRecord('sys_update_xml');
    tracker.initialize();
    tracker.name = gr.getTableName() + '_' + gr.getUniqueValue();
    tracker.target_name = gr.getTableName();
    tracker.target_table = gr.getTableName();
    tracker.update_set = updateSetId;
    tracker.payload = new GlideSysUpdate(gr).getXML();
    tracker.insert();
}

• Replace INSERT_UPDATE_SET_SYS_ID_HERE with the Sys ID of your target update set.
• This script loops through all sys_user_group records and adds them to the update set.
• You can modify the query to filter specific groups if needed.

NOTE -

• This method can add a lot of records, so use filters if you only need specific ones.
• Always test in a sub-production instance before running in production.

Best Practice Alternatives

Instead of using background scripts to force updates:

1. Use Data Migration Tools:

   • Export/Import XML for specific records.
   • Use Transform Maps or IntegrationHub for structured data migration.

2. Use Scoped Applications:

   • Package reference data as part of an application with version control.

3. Document Manual Steps:

   • For static data like groups, document the creation steps and recreate them manually in target instances.

4. Use the sys_update_set API Carefully:

   • If you must use scripts, ensure you filter records precisely and test thoroughly.

Please mark as correct and close the thread if this is helpful.

Thanks,

Rithika.ch

[ChallaR]

suggestion -please use this method unless until its really important to capture .

[RaghavSh]

@Siva_Prasad Refer : https://www.servicenow.com/community/servicenow-ai-platform-forum/how-to-add-scheduled-job-script-in... 

The answer explains other approaches as well, use the one suitable to you.