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# Add a business actor to a business role

# Add a business actor to a business role {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Add existing business actors to a business role to identify who fulfills the role, or create a business actor directly from the business role record.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_apm.apm_user

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesEnterprise Architecture Workspace.
2. Open the Portfolio List view by selecting the Portfolio icon (![]()).
3. Select the expand row icon (![]()) next to Business Architecture.
4. Select Business Roles.
5. Select the business role to which you want to add a business actor.
6. Select the Business actors tab.
7. Add a business actor.  
   * To add an existing business actor:
     1. Select Add.
     2. In the Add business actors window, select the business actor. A suggested relationship type appears in the Relationship type field, but you can select a different type from the list, if needed.
     3. Select Add.
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   * To create a business actor, select New and complete the fields on the form. For field descriptions, see [Business actor form](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/jtMRF2x9xdXPnGiv7ZrNNQ "The Business Actor form contains fields that define individuals or teams who perform work in your organization.").
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## Result

The business actor appears in the Business actors related list.
**Related tasks**   

* [Remove business actors from a business roles](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/SOqKnH8vMhBKvXTrXIiJrg "You can remove the business actors associated with a business role in the Enterprise Architecture Workspace.")
* [View all business roles](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/9ufLbcC4pFvrTtXXoNRb~g "View all available business roles to understand organizational structure and role relationships in Enterprise Architecture Workspace.")
* [Add or edit a business role](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Y70MropqmzOhtEhC1bylBw "Create or edit a business role to define the responsibilities, rights, and duties associated with performing specific business behavior.")

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