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# Add a business role to a business actor

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

Release version: Australia  
Updated August 1, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Add existing business roles to a business actor in the Enterprise Architecture Workspace. You can also create a business role directly from the business actor record to identify the responsibilities that the business actor fulfills.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_apm.apm_user{#eaw-add-business-role-to-business-actor__eaw-add-business-role-to-business-actor-prereq-1}

## 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 Actors.
5. Select the business actor that you want to add a business role to.
6. Select the Business roles tab.
7. Add a business role.  
   * To add an existing business role:
     1. Select Add.
     2. In the Add business role window, select the business role. 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 role, select New and fill in the fields on the form. For field information, see [Create business role form](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/ySuLvXRtOBaXliA_IGmrNw "Use this form to create or edit a business role that defines the responsibilities, rights, and duties associated with performing specific business behavior.").
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## Result

The business role appears in the Business roles related list for the business actor.{#eaw-add-business-role-to-business-actor__eaw-add-business-role-to-business-actor-result-1}
**Related tasks**   

* [Remove business roles from business actors](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/2R9UXyhY5wLq9d7taAosWA "Remove business roles from business actors when organizational responsibilities change or role assignments are no longer needed.")
* [View all business actors](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/6DLbxhtrktW98tOtVYitng "View all business actors in the Enterprise Architecture Workspace.")
* [Add or edit a business actor](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/J3Yq4ew_7dvg43ZcgkPebA "Create or edit a business actor to define who performs work in your organization.")

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