Activate Dispatcher Workspace

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated March 12, 2026
  • 1 minute to read
  • You can activate the Dispatcher Workspace plugin (sn_fsm_disp_wrkspc) for Field Service Management if you have the admin role. The application includes demo data and installs related plugins if they are not already installed.

    Before you begin

    Role required: admin.

    About this task

    Activation of Field Service Management Dispatcher Workspace [sn_fsm_disp_wrkspc] plugin activates the following plugins.

    Table 1. Plugins for Dispatcher Workspace
    Plugin Description
    Field Service Management Configurable Workspace

    [com.snc.uib.fsm_agent_workspace].

    Provides the components, lists, and forms to support Field Service Management on CSM Configurable Workspace.
    sn-fsm-components

    [com.sn_fsm_components].

    Provides the repository in which to store Field Service Management custom components to be used in the UI Builder.
    Application Common Configuration

    sn_app_cmn_config

    This plugin provides a set of generic artifacts that can be used to define configuration of various aspects of an application.

    Procedure

    1. Navigate to All > System Applications > All Available Applications > All.
    2. Find the FSM Configurable Dispatcher Workspace plugin (sn_fsm_disp_wrkspc) using the filter criteria and search bar.

      You can search for the plugin by its name or ID. If you cannot find a plugin, you might have to request it from ServiceNow personnel.

    3. Select Install to start the installation process.
      Note:
      When domain separation and delegated admin are enabled in an instance, the administrative user must be in the global domain. Otherwise, the following error appears: Application installation is unavailable because another operation is running: Plugin Activation for <plugin name>.
      You will see a message after installation is completed. For information about the components installed with a plugin, see Find components installed with an application.