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# Configure element variables for element definitions

# Configure element variables for element definitions {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
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Configure an element variable for a specific dependency of an element. To do this, use the Element variables module in the Business Continuity Management application navigator.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_bcm.admin

## About this task

Element variables are custom elements that are used in the Grid configuration. As a functional system administrator, you can configure an element variable to include specific custom columns that are essential for a particular
element's dependency.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to Business ContinuityGeneral AdministrationElement variables.
2. Select New.  
   The example shows an administrator's view of the element variable record.

3. On the form, fill in the fields.  
   For more information on the fields in the form, see [Element variable record form](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/SS~WrznR_GavqR~uGkRLJQ "Use the Element variable record form to configure an element variable. Element variables are custom elements that are used in the Grid configuration. You can set up an element variable that is specific custom columns, which are required for a particular dependency of an element.").

   For example, select <kbd class="ph userinput">Database servers</kbd> in the Element definition field, enter <kbd class="ph userinput">Backup window</kbd> in the Question field, and set
   Type to <kbd class="ph userinput">Single-line text</kbd>.
4. Select Submit.
* **[Element variable record form](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/SS~WrznR_GavqR~uGkRLJQ)**   
  Use the Element variable record form to configure an element variable. Element variables are custom elements that are used in the Grid configuration. You can set up an element variable that is specific custom columns, which are required for a particular dependency of an element.

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