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# Creating scan tasks

# Creating scan tasks {#ariaid-title1}

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

Create a scan task to facilitate task assignments from the finding of a
record.

## Before you begin

Role required: scan_user

## Procedure

1. In the navigation filter, enter <kbd class="ph userinput">scan_task_list.do</kbd>.
2. Select New to create a new scan task.  
   The Scan Task form appears.
3. Fill in the following fields in the form.  
   {#hc-create-scan-tasks__table_lhx_vd3_1nb__entry__2}

   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Number | Auto-generated task number |
   | Assigned to | Person responsible to work on the task |
   | Assignment group | Group responsible to work on the task |
   | Active | Option to activate task |
   | State | State of the task. * New * In Progress * On Hold * Resolved {#hc-create-scan-tasks__ul_ckp_h23_1nb} |
   | Short description | Brief description about the task |
   | Description | Additional information about the task |
   | Work notes | Additional notes |
   [Table 1. Scan Task form details]

   {#hc-create-scan-tasks__table_lhx_vd3_1nb}  
   Note:  
   The scan_user can assign the task only to a non-scan_user. The user to which the task has been assigned also gets the same privilege as the scan_user.