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# Add a business capability to a business unit

# Add a business capability to a business unit {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated August 3, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Add existing business capabilities to a business unit in Enterprise Architecture Workspace, or create a business capability directly from the business unit 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 Units.
5. Select the business unit that you want to add a business capability to.
6. Select the Related business capabilities tab.
7. Add a business capability using one of the following methods.
   * To add an existing business capability:
     1. Select Add.
     2. In the Add business capability window, search for and select the business capability.
     3. Select Add.
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   * To create a business capability, select New and complete the fields on the form. For field descriptions, see [Create business capability form](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/0kN7tlvVIendLqnZP3_sRA "Business Capability is a common table used within the Enterprise Architecture application.").
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## Result

The business capability appears in the Related business capabilities related list for the business unit.
**Related tasks**   

* [Remove a business capability from a business unit](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/eCN8H8KbLWiS3DsT_c2nSg "Remove business capabilities associated with a business unit in the Enterprise Architecture Workspace.")
* [View all business units](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/7zNIO9aPM9V9HOIjcCfyAQ "You can view the list of all available business units in the Enterprise Architecture Workspace.")

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