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# Update the progress of an automated target

# Update the progress of an automated target {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Update the progress of a target using
the Update Actual value related link on the Target form.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_apw_advanced.spw_goal_user and sn_align_core.apw_user

## About this task

Note:  
Only the owner or contributors of the goal can update a goal target.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesStrategic Planning WorkspacePortfolio Planning.
2. From the list of portfolio plans, select the required portfolio plan that the target belongs to.
3. In the Goals view, select the Goals and targets tab.
4. Select the target that you want to update the progress for.  
   The Target side panel opens with the Details tab.

   If the target has breakdowns, selecting the target opens the Target side panel with the Progress tab. Select the
   Details tab on the Target side panel.
5. From the side panel, select Full Details to open the target form.
6. On the Target form, select the Update Actual value related link.  
   For a description of the field values, see [Target form](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/1NEQ6JxnCt2wM115ZeAXiw "Use the Target form to track and measure the progress of the goals.").
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## Result

After the Actuals to date field is updated, the progress value for the target and its goal is auto-updated. For information on how the progress value is calculated, see [progress value calculation](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/5AZOO3eWNm9u4TMlTbxHAQ "The progress or percentage complete value of goals is auto-calculated using different formulas. The formula depends on whether the goal has only targets, a combination of sub-goals and targets, and if it has weighted average calculation enabled."). For information on how the progress value is calculated for a target that has target breakdowns, see [Target breakdowns in Strategic Planning](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/crLO9GOAkCxtxUBzTHGonA "Breaking down a target into smaller periods (for example, Monthly) helps you set a target value for each month and focus on that specific monthly target. The target breakdowns are automatically created based on the Check-in frequency and Target value distribution set for the target.").
**Related tasks**   

* [Update the progress of a manual target](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Hqpcvk8epBmojcfYtT40uA "Update the progress of a target when its status is changed.")
* [Update the actual value of a target breakdown](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/4ZY0T0M~Ejms92DFKT2FPQ "Update the actual value of a target breakdown when its status is changed.")

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