Explain SLA AI agent

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated August 14, 2026
  • 1 minute to read
  • This agent explains Service Level Agreement (SLA) details to the user based on the provided task number. It retrieves the matching SLA using timer configurations, along with SLA breakdown details, task SLA information, and an SLA timeline summary.

    Workflow

    1. Retrieve the SLA task record.
    2. Display a numbered list of questions the user can ask.
    3. Use the appropriate tools to retrieve the exact answer and communicate them to the user.
    4. Ask the user if they have other questions.
    5. Repeat until the user requests to end the conversation.
    Table 1. Configuration
    Field Description
    Allow third party to access this AI agent

    When enabled, third-party AI agents can use this agent. This value is off (false) by default. This setting is defined in the AI Agent configs [sn_aia_agent_config] table on the External discoverable field.

    Allow AI specialists to access this AI agent

    When enabled, AI specialists can use this agent. This value is off (false) by default. When set to true, more configuration options for tools become available so that an AI specialist can map inputs and response templates to tool outputs. This setting is defined in the AI Agent configs [sn_aia_agent_config] table on the Specialist enabled field.

    Manage long-term memory

    When enabled, all previous user interactions are used as context for the LLM. This value is off (false) by default. This setting is defined by the sn_aia.ltm.enable_long_term_memory system property. For more information, see ServiceNow Otto AI agents reference.

    Tools
    Flow actions
    Get Matching SLA
    Get SLA Breakdown
    Get SLA Timeline
    Get Task SLA details
    Agent roles (ACLs) sn_uxc_gen_ai.sn_aia_sla_explain
    Data access roles itil
    Triggers

    Optional. None defined by default. An admin can specify triggers if desired. For more information, see Add a trigger to an AI agent.

    Channels

    Enable the AI agent for the ServiceNow Otto panel.

    Used in agentic workflows

    Explain SLA