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# Recalculate RT date

# Recalculate a remediation target date {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

The remediation target (RT) date defines when a finding must be remediated. Recalculation verifies that RT dates stay accurate and reflect the latest risk rating updates. When a finding's risk rating changes, the system can
recalculate RT dates using the most recent update date, helping maintain accurate SLAs and avoid outdated or overdue target dates.

## Before you begin

Note:  
By default, recalculation applies only to findings that aren't overdue. To include overdue findings in the recalculation, enable the sn_sec_cmn.evaluate_targetmissed_records system property.

Role required: admin

## About this task

## Procedure

1. Navigate to Security Exposure ManagementAdministrationRemediation Target Rules.
2. Open an existing rule to make updates.  
   If you need to create a new rule, select New.
   For instructions, see [Create or edit a Vulnerability Response remediation target rule](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/N8JvByvuPGmXmf60sLZePw "Set up remediation target rules after completing your initial assessment in the Setup Assistant. Vulnerability managers can set up a remediation target rule at the vulnerable item level to drive the remediation of high-risk vulnerabilities in a timely manner. When the remediation date for a vulnerable item is approaching, the system sends a notification to the users or groups specified in the rule.").
3. Choose how the system should recalculate the remediation target (RT) date when the risk rating changes.  
   * In Workspace, this option appears in the Recalculate target date section
   * In Classic view, use the Target recalculation method field.
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   | Choice | Description |
   | Default calculation | Recalculates the RT date using the standard formula (Target from (date) + Target (days)), based on the rule that currently matches the finding's risk rating. The Field change time-based recalculated date is not applied. |
   | Recalculate from risk change date | Updates the Remediation Target date to: Field change time + Target (days) based on the new risk rating. |
   | Recalculate from risk change date and always set to earliest target date | Compares the existing RT date with Field change time + Target (days) and applies the earlier date. |
   | Recalculate from risk change date and set to earliest target date only when risk rating increases | If the risk increases: Compares the existing RT date and the recalculated RT date and applies the earliest date. If the risk decreases: Compares the existing RT date and the recalculated RT date and applies whichever date is farther out (later). |
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4. Select Save.

## What to do next

For more information on remediation target rules, see:

* [Vulnerability Response remediation target rules](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/yB77cB4~Kqacn_AupVoBMw "Remediation target rules define the expected time frame for remediating vulnerable items (VI), much like SLAs provide a time frame for remediating the vulnerability itself. For example, if an asset contains PCI data (credit card data) then the vulnerability on that item must be fixed within 30 days according to PCI DSS.")
* [Create or edit a Vulnerability Response remediation target rule](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/N8JvByvuPGmXmf60sLZePw "Set up remediation target rules after completing your initial assessment in the Setup Assistant. Vulnerability managers can set up a remediation target rule at the vulnerable item level to drive the remediation of high-risk vulnerabilities in a timely manner. When the remediation date for a vulnerable item is approaching, the system sends a notification to the users or groups specified in the rule.")
* [Examples of recalculating a remediation target date](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/7ER~W1EeKyr6166LF2NC5g "The following examples show how the system recalculates the remediation target date based on different rule selections and risk rating changes.")
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