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# Create an ad hoc obligation task

# Create an ad hoc obligation task in Hardware Asset Workspace {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Create an ad hoc obligation task required only once or at irregular intervals to track and fulfill an obligation specified in a contract.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_cm_obligation.obligation_fulfiller

## Procedure

1. Open an active obligation record.

   | Hardware Asset Workspace view | Steps |
   | Contract management | 1. Navigate to WorkspacesHardware Asset WorkspaceContract management. 2. Select the All contracts tab. 3. Select an active contract record. Note: Obligation is associated with the following contract types: * Leases * Warranties * Maintenance * Purchasing agreements {#create-obligation-task-ham__ul_etk_fyv_3kc} 4. Select the Obligations tab. 5. Select an active obligation record. {#create-obligation-task-ham__ol_sj4_12t_3kc} |
   | Asset operations | 1. Navigate to WorkspacesHardware Asset WorkspaceAsset operations. 2. From the Contracts list, select Obligations. 3. Select an active obligation record. {#create-obligation-task-ham__ol_bd3_42t_3kc} |
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2. Select the Obligation tasks tab.
3. Select New.
4. On the New obligation task form, fill in the required details.
   1. In the Assigned to field, update the assigned user.
   2. In the Schedule section, select the task completion date in the Due date field.
   3. Select Save.
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## Result

* An obligation task record is created and listed in the Obligations tasks tab.  
  Note:  
  The obligation task record is saved in the Obligation Tasks \[sn_cm_obligation_obligation_task\] table.
* The obligation task also appears under ContractsObligations tasks in the Asset Operations view.
* The system notifies the assigned user through email.
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**Related topics**   

* [Create obligations manually](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=cncore-work-on-ob-tasks&version=brazil&pubname=brazil-employee-service-management&ft:locale=en-US)
* [Approve or reject obligation tasks](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=cncore-manage-ob-tasks&version=brazil&pubname=brazil-employee-service-management&ft:locale=en-US)
* [Cancel an obligation task](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=cncore-cancel-ob-task&version=brazil&pubname=brazil-employee-service-management&ft:locale=en-US)

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