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# Update a business application hierarchy map

# Update a business application hierarchy map {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Modify an existing business application hierarchy map by adding or removing shapes and relationships.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_apm.apm_user  
Note:  
You must have the Owner or Editor access to the artifact or diagram.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesEnterprise Architecture Workspace.
2. Open the Modeling page by selecting the Enterprise Modeling and Visualization icon (![Enterprise Modeling and Visualization icon]()).
3. Open an existing business hierarchy map artifact from the Diagrams page.
4. Select the newly added shape and select the Open the side panel icon (![Open side panel]()) to open the details panel for the selected shape in the canvas.
5. Select a shape in the diagram to see the following options:  
   * Side panel icon (![Open side panel]()) to update the details of a record.
   * Add related records icon ( ![Add related records]()) to add entities and relationship.
   * More Actions context menu (![More actions menu]()) to see options for adding relationship or deleting a shape from the canvas.
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6. Select Commit changes to synchronize the diagram to the database.  
   This option is available only when the diagram is approved. For more information, see [Synchronize a shape to the database](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/j~TniwpDt8P4zOcW2YR62Q "Add a shape to a diagram. Synchronize the shape to the database by mapping the shape to an existing CI or adding a CI.").
7. Select Share to share the diagram with individuals or groups.  
   For more information, see [Share a modeling diagram](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/XuREdwnAjRAiuxz98uz4nQ "Share your draft diagrams with individuals and groups and define access levels for them to view and modify the diagram.").
8. Select the More Actions menu (![More actions menu.]()) to perform the following actions:
   * Save as new version: Select this option to create a version for the selected diagram. The version number is automatically added in the Version number field, and it isn't editable. For more information, see [Save as a version](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/6BbMFnvF6C6ILQh9VDHwZQ "Copy an existing diagram and create a version for it within the selected architectural artifact. You can update the new version as required.").
   * Duplicate: Select this option to duplicate the diagram. For more information, see [Duplicate a modeling diagram](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/9P9tDfP8b0G1GZSodlaxNw "You can make a copy of an existing diagram that you created and modify the duplicate diagram according to your requirement.").
   * Submit for approval: Select this option to submit the diagram for approval. The approval process can be done through a configured workflow. By default, the approval request is submitted to the Enterprise Architect group. For more information, see [Submit a modeling diagram for approval](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/wAsdLIC1nCHd88qO08ep0Q "Send your draft modeling diagrams for approval. After receiving the approval, you can commit the diagram to the database. The approval process can be done through a configured workflow. By default, the approval request is submitted to the Enterprise Architect group.").
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**Related tasks**   

* [Create a diagram for a business capability map](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/ZYyHglQb3Sy29WQwrCIjHA "Create and model your business capability map using the Enterprise Modeling and Visualization.")
* [Update a business capability map](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/EsVa27hCckgxPA2ZYm8RMg "Modify an existing business capability map by adding new capabilities, business applications, or changing the hierarchy of the existing capabilities.")
* [Add capabilities or applications to a capability map](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/6uqRUEUarOk79u~i2dgGKQ "Add a new or existing business capability or business application to the capability map using the Enterprise Modeling and Visualization.")
* [Create diagram for a business hierarchy map](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Wa8T65pC3a0PNmtR0IygCA "Create and model your business application hierarchy map using the Enterprise Modeling and Visualization.")

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