Add a risk event cause to the cause library

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated March 12, 2026
  • 1 minute to read

    • A cause library is a centralized library of the possible causes that can lead to a risk event. Adding causes helps to identify the reason for a risk event and prevent future events.

    Before you begin

    Role required: sn_risk.manager and sn_risk.admin

    About this task

    Add a risk event cause to the cause library to help with risk analysis, risk prediction, and risk prevention.

    Procedure

    1. Navigate to All > Risk Events > Administration > Causes.
    2. Click New.
    3. On the form, fill in the fields.
      Table 1. Cause form
      Field Description
      Name Name of the cause. For example, Inadequate IT security.
      Parent Parent of the cause. The parent refers to the group under which the cause is categorized. For example, for Inadequate IT security, the parent cause can be Process.
      Description Brief description of the cause.
    4. Click Submit.

    Result

    The risk event cause is added to the library.