Activate Template Management for Field Service

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated March 12, 2026
  • 1 minute to read
  • You can activate the Template Management for Field Service plugin (com.snc.fsm_template_management) for Field Service Management if you have the admin role. The application includes demo data and installs related ServiceNow® Store applications and plugins if they are not already installed.

    Before you begin

    Role required: admin

    About this task

    Activation of Template Management for Field Service activates the Field Service Management (com.snc.work_management) plugin if it is not already active.

    The following items are installed with Field Service Template Management:
    • Tables
    • Script includes
    • Business roles

    For more information, see Template Management for Field Service components.

    Procedure

    1. Navigate to All > System Applications > All Available Applications > All.
    2. Find the Template Management for Field Service plugin (com.snc.fsm_template_management) using the filter criteria and search bar.

      You can search for the plugin by its name or ID. If you cannot find a plugin, you might have to request it from ServiceNow personnel.

    3. Select Install to start the installation process.
      Note:
      When domain separation and delegated admin are enabled in an instance, the administrative user must be in the global domain. Otherwise, the following error appears: Application installation is unavailable because another operation is running: Plugin Activation for <plugin name>.
      You will see a message after installation is completed. For information about the components installed with a plugin, see Find components installed with an application.