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Seeking to store IT contracts in the ast_contracts table

darrendonaldson — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:54:58 GMT

Hi folks, wonder can you help

I am seeking to store IT contracts in the ast_contracts table. Would anyone know if we would be covered under our current licenses to do this. We currently utilise standard ServiceNow licenses only for IRM, ITOM, ITSM and have a CMDB.

Thank you!

Re: Seeking to store IT contracts in the ast_contracts table

Tanushree Maiti — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:09:51 GMT

Hi @darrendonaldson

Users can manage or create contracts in ast_contract table - require fulfiller licenses (like contract_manager),

while end users can only view the records.

Users with the contract_manager role can use the Contract Management application to create various types of contracts, such as leases, warranties, maintenance, and service.

You can add the following information to contracts.

Assets covered by the contract
Users covered by the contract
Terms and conditions associated with the contract
Other documents related to the contract

Role Contains Role Description

contract_manager

financial_mgmt_user

Manages the contract life cycle. Can create, edit, and delete contracts.

Refer: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/it-asset-management/enterprise-asset-management/lease-management-overview-eam.html

https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/it-asset-management/contract-management/r_UserRolesIWContractMgmt.html

Re: Seeking to store IT contracts in the ast_contracts table

darrendonaldson — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:42:40 GMT

Hi, does this mean I then have to have contract manager? Is this normally part of standard licences, which we have only do you know? I have FF licences and use standard licences cross the solutions we have

Re: Seeking to store IT contracts in the ast_contracts table

Ehab Pilloor — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:54:49 GMT

Hi @darrendonaldson,

contract_manager role is needed to create edit a contract.

The contract_manager role is the primary out-of-the-box (OOTB) user role in ServiceNow Asset Management for handling the full lifecycle of contracts (e.g., leases, warranties, and service agreements)

Users with this role have full CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) access to the ast_contract table and related Contract Management application features:

Create: Draft and submit new contracts.
Edit: Modify contract details (subject to state-based restrictions).
Delete: Remove contracts.
View: Access all contracts and associated terms and conditions.

Some links that you may find helpful:

https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/it-service-management/contract-management/r_UserRolesIWContractMgmt.html

https://www.servicenow.com/community/sam-forum/contract-ast-contract-can-anyone-other-than-contract-manager/td-p/1297671

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Kind Regards,

Ehab Pilloor