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# Add a business process to a business unit

# Add a business process 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 processes to a business unit or create a new business process 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 process to.
6. Select the Related business processes tab.
7. Add a business process using one of the following methods.
   * To add an existing business process:
     1. Select Add.
     2. In the Add business process window, search for and select the business process.
     3. Select Add.
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   * To create a business process, select New and complete the fields on the form. For field descriptions, see [Create business process form](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/vOVoLhq8NV7H6xFLDdPDqQ "A business process is a collection of related structured tasks performed to accomplish a specific application service. Create a business process to group applications that help accomplish a specific application service.").
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## Result

The business process appears in the Related business processes related list for the business unit.
**Related tasks**   

* [Remove a business process from a business unit](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/jMPnAqBEX_J6tAq6sAORsA "Remove business processes associated with a business unit in 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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