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Is it possible to override State Model transitions through a script (e.g., BR or FS)

Sathwik1 — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:18:30 GMT

We are currently using a State Model to control state transitions on the Problem table.

However, we have a requirement where we are updating the State using a Fix Script / Business Rule.

Due to the configured State Model, the update is being restricted and the record is not moving to the intended state.

So, I want to understand:

Is it possible to bypass or override State Model restrictions through scripting?
If yes, what is the recommended approach to achieve this?

setWorkFlow(false) - This is not working,

Any guidance or best practices would be helpful.

@Tanushree Maiti

Re: Is it possible to override State Model transitions through a script (e.g., BR or FS)

Sathwik1 — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:22:09 GMT

@Tanushree Maiti

Re: Is it possible to override State Model transitions through a script (e.g., BR or FS)

yashkamde — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:49:50 GMT

Hello @Sathwik1 ,

Try adding :

gr.setUseEngines(false);

as per my understanding when updating a record via GlideRecord, you can use this to bypass data policies, and in some contexts, it can allow bypassing state validation by skipping the business rules that enforce the model.

Also if this is a one-time data fix, use StateModel.forceUpdate().

If this is a recurring requirement (an integration updating the problem), you should actually update the State Model to allow that transition, but add a condition so it only triggers when the user is "System Administrator".

Also have a look on this :

https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0861927#:~:text=Issue,Scheduled%22%20State%20in%20one%20transaction.

If my response helped mark as helpful and accept the solution.

Re: Is it possible to override State Model transitions through a script (e.g., BR or FS)

Tanushree Maiti — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:03:34 GMT

Hi @Sathwik1

Refer KB0759295 :System enforces the state transition (through com.snc.state_model.StateTransitionValidator) and does not allow transition of state through Business Rule / Script if it does not validate against existing model.

Issue

When the State Model and Transitions are enabled on a table ,System enforces the state transition (through com.snc.state_model.StateTransitionValidator) and does not allow transition of state through Business Rule / Script, if it does not validate against existing model transition.

Cause

This is an expected behavior as designed, The state transition will be enforced as configured for the table. System will not allow any invalid state transition on the record through the UI or script.

Please review > Add a state model and transitions

Resolution

If you want to allow the update on the state , through Business Rule / API Script, the following System property can be used to disable the "StateTransitionValidator"

com.glide.record.state.validation = false

If the property above is disabled system will not validate and allow transition to any state on the record that is done through the script / business rule.

Re: Is it possible to override State Model transitions through a script (e.g., BR or FS)

Sathwik1 — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 02:01:05 GMT

Hi @Tanushree Maiti

Thank you so much for your response.. I don't see the property to set it's value to FALSE, so should I create one property with that name and set it to false?

Also, data policies also can be excluded? or to exclude data policy we have to use setWorkflow? or any other thing is there?

Re: Is it possible to override State Model transitions through a script (e.g., BR or FS)

Ankur Bawiskar — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 03:20:07 GMT

@Sathwik1

you can override that but I won't recommend doing that.