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# Add a business unit to a business process

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

Release version: Australia  
Updated August 3, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Add an existing business unit to a business process in Enterprise Architecture Workspace, or create a business unit directly from the business process record.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_apm.apm_user along with cost_transparency_admin or cost_transparency_analyst or business_planner or user_admin

## 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 Processes.
5. Select the business process that you want to add a business unit to.
6. Select the Related business units tab.
7. Add a business unit using one of the following methods.
   * To add an existing business unit:
     1. Select Add.
     2. In the Add business unit window, search for and select the business unit.
     3. Select Add.
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   * To create a business unit, select New and complete the fields on the form. For field descriptions, see [Create a business unit form](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/u5Qw5CJfwFc2~P3eNF4Pkg "Fields for creating and configuring business units that represent organizational functions.").
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## Result

The business unit appears in the Related business units related list.
**Related tasks**   

* [Remove a business unit from a business process](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/ufsVcGPPGfe7brJ~JKBiaw "Remove business units associated with a business process in Enterprise Architecture Workspace.")
* [View all business processes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/zpNj8r_8AAxaNpuy_hnGeQ "You can view the list of all available business processes in the Enterprise Architecture Workspace.")

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