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# Configure transition between state models

# Configure transition between state models {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated December 6, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Create state model transitions to define valid paths between workflow states. State model transitions control how authorization packages move from one step to another and verify that packages follow the correct sequence
through your workflow.

## About this task

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| Transitions | Example |
|-|-|
| Forward transitions | Create forward transitions to move packages to the next step in the workflow sequence. For example, From Prepare (Order 1) - To Categorize (Order 2). |
| Backward transitions | Create backward transitions to enable packages to return to previous steps for corrections or updates. For example, From Categorize (Order 2) - To Prepare (Order 1). |
[Table 1. Transition patterns]

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## Before you begin

Role required: sn_irm_cont_auth.admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllContinuous Authorization and MonitoringAdministrationGRC State Models.
2. Open the state model record that contains workflow states.
3. On the GRC workflow states related list, select the workflow state from which you want to create a transition.
4. On the Model State Transitions tab, select New.  
5. On the Model State Transition New record form, fill in the fields.  
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   | Fields | Descriptions |
   |-|-|
   | From | The current state is automatically populated. |
   | To | Select the state that this transition leads to. |
   [Table 2. Model state transition new record form]

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6. Select Submit to create the state transition to the selected workflow state.
7. Repeat steps 4--6 for all valid transitions from the current state.
8. Return to the state model record and repeat steps 3--7 for each workflow state.

## What to do next

[Create GRC model state transition conditions](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/hfQ0rh72LIIwGld~KnFI1A "Add Governance, Risk, and Compliance model state transition conditions to a state transition to validate data before enabling authorization packages to move between workflow steps. Transition conditions verify that the required information is complete and accurate before packages proceed.")

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