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# Auto-populate start date and end date

# Auto-populate the start date and end date for contract requests {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Configure an extension point implementation to automatically add the start date and end date while creating a contract request.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllSystem Extension PointsScripted Extension Points.
2. In the API Name field, enter <kbd class="ph userinput">sn_cm_core.ContractManagementExt</kbd>.
3. Select the record.
4. In the Related Links section, select Create implementation.
5. On the Script Include form, fill in the fields.  
   Figure 1. Scripted extension point for contracts

   For a description of the field values, see [Scripted Extension Point form fields](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/WqIs2kMfnZc6D5UvaTlOmQ "List of fields in the Scripted Extension Point.").
6. In the Script field, add a method `populateDataForInitiateContractModal` to define the fields from which the values will be automatically added in the Start date and End date fields of a contract request.  
   You can also define the exact dates for the Start date and End date.
7. Select Update.
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## Result

The Start date and End date fields in the Initial contract window are automatically updated from the parent record while creating a contract request.

For more information on initiating a contract request, see [Initiating a contract or amendment request](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/mVpCt7IX~Heuok~2Jh5R6w "As a case owner or fulfiller, initiate a contract or amendment request for the case you are working on.").
**Related concepts**   

* [Configuring Contract Workspace](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/fPIaKPrS08hec8EYHG8LEw "Configure and customize Contract Workspace by using the UI Builder web user interface builder.")
* [Configuring contract summarization for Contract Management Pro](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/VyrIBEKZUaPkjTbEpqolXw "Configure the smart documents skill in Document Management to generate a contract summary in Contract Management Pro.")
* [Manage notifications in Contract Management Pro](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/HsfTejk6iS8ug69tmXOmYA "Configure the notifications in Contract Management Pro.")  
**Related tasks**   

* [Configure signature pause duration when modifying signatories](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/HO2hrPbDv3ZU3lT6UnRPnQ "Configure the duration for which a signature workflow is paused when signatories are modified for an ongoing signature workflow.")
* [Enable signatory roles](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/5ReQfYV~Q3cTgg_11IE1XA "Activate a system property to display the Role field when configuring internal signatory rules and when adding signatories to a contract request.")
* [Activate a system property to generate a certificate of completion](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/oxooq9a27c2t7EdTsRQnYA "As a contract configurator, activate a system property to generate a certificate of completion for electronically signed contracts.")
* [Enable users to view email details in activity stream](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/mE_pMr_VKHlokwzd5mfkOQ "As a contract configurator, specify the user roles to enable users to view email details in the activity stream of contract requests.")
* [Enable keyword search for contract templates](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/yHu_vpSvCggHZ1iRML7kjw "Enable keyword search in contract templates.")
* [Configure conditions to send reminder notifications for expiring contracts](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/WfLgh1FnMaEBy1lNoslO2w "Configure contract repository rules to determine the expiration conditions under which reminder notifications for expiring contracts are sent.")
* [Copy fields from parent request to amendment request](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/R9NoOkXm02YCCWmv3ZOC5w "Configure the ContractManagementExt extension point to automatically copy fields to contract request from the linked parent request and parent contract.")

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