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# Create a GRC state model

# Create a GRC state model {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
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Create a GRC state model to define the states a table's records move through so an issue workflow can use it to control its lifecycle.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_grc_issue_mgmt.issue_workflow_admin

## About this task

A GRC state model defines the states that records move through, the transitions between those states, and how the lifecycle is displayed in the stepper component. You can associate a state model with
an issue workflow to define the workflow's lifecycle. A GRC state model can be used across GRC applications, including Issue Management, Risk, and AI Governance.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllGRC State ModelGRC State Models.
2. Select New, or open an existing state model to edit it.
3. Fill in the state model fields.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name | A name for the state model. |
   | Table name | The table that the state model applies to. |
   | State model | The field on the target table that stores which state model applies to the record. |
   | State field | The field that stores the current state of the record. For most tables, the default value is State \[state\]. |
   | Application | The application scope for the state model. Defaults to Global. |
   | Active | Indicates whether the state model is available for use. Selected by default. |
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4. Select Submit.

## Result

The state model record is created and is active by default, with no states yet defined.

## What to do next

Add states to the model. See [Add a state to a GRC state model](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Ja9G1rd2Ei6TJsLx~CcwCw "Add a state to a GRC state model and configure its stepper display, transitions, and attributes.").

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