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# Add a business capability to a goal

# Add a business capability to a goal {#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 goals, or create business capabilities directly from goal records.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_apm.apm_user

## About this task

A goal is mapped to a business capability using the relationship type Realizes :: Realized by.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesEnterprise Architecture Workspace.
2. Open the Portfolio List view by selecting the Portfolio icon (![]()).
3. Next to Business Architecture, select the expand row icon (![]()).
4. Select Goals.
5. Select the goal that you want to add a business capability to.
6. Select the Business capabilities tab.  
   Note:  
   If you don't see the Business capabilities tab, select More.
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, select the business capability. 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 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 Business capabilities related list for the goal.
**Related tasks**   

* [Remove a business capability from a goal](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/307QVHmXtqLXOKTiymJwNw "Remove business capabilities associated with a goal in the Enterprise Architecture Workspace.")
* [View all goals](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/zhToVVPDJPg_w93X82olIQ "You can view the list of all available goals in the Enterprise Architecture Workspace.")

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