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# Create consumption rules

# Create consumption rules {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Create consumption rules to restrict license consumption to certain entities within
your organization.

## Before you begin

Role required: sam_user

## Procedure

1. Navigate to Software Asset WorkspaceLicense operationsConsumption rules.
2. Select New.  
   The Create New Consumption Rule page opens.
3. On the form, fill in the fields.

   | Field | Description |
   | Display name | Name of the consumption rule. |
   | Company | The subsidiary company for which the consumption rule is created. |
   | Cost center | The cost center within a company for which the consumption rule is created. |
   | Country | The country for which the consumption rule is created. |
   | Department | The department for which the consumption rule is created. |
   | Region | The region for which the consumption rule is created. |
   | Company children | Select to include the children of the company. |
   | Department children | Select to include the children of the department. |
   | Cost center children | Select to include the children of the Cost center. |
   |-|-|

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4. Select Save.  
   The new consumption rule appears in the Consumption rules list view. You must [link this rule](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/QFzyVpOk3ztftltuJ3SO4A "After you've created a consumption rule, you must link the rule to one or more entitlements.") to one or many entitlements.

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