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# Close a remediation task

# Close a remediation task {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

If you determine that the issue associated with a remediation task can be immediately closed without further analysis, you can use the Close feature.

## Before you begin

Role required:

* sn_vulc.admin
* sn_vulc.remediation_owner  
  Note:  
  With the sn_vulc.remediation_owner role, you can reassign or close remediation tasks that are assigned to you or to your assignment groups.
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## About this task

Starting with v15.0 of Configuration Compliance, the Close button has been removed for a remediation task.
When you resolve a remediation task, the resolution notes reflects in the work notes of all its test results.

## Procedure

1. Open the remediation task record.
2. Select the Close button.
3. Describe why the issue is being closed in the pop-up window.
4. Select Close.
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**Related concepts**   

* [Configuration Compliance states](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/JUzfMn_r_IVBCgnTNLuogA "With Configuration Compliance, you can see a state model to learn what the status of the remediation task is at any given time. The remediation task states control the test result states by precedence.")