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# Create policy inputs

# Create policy inputs {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
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Policy inputs are variable sources that you can use while evaluating a decision to determine the approval action. You can create multiple policy inputs to evaluate the decision created, and also access the change request table
and any table change request references.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin or change_manager

You can create multiple policy input types. By default, the change_request policy input of type Reference is available for all change types. This policy input provides access to the
change request table and to any table change request references. For a normal change policy, an extra manager_approved policy input of type True/false is
available.

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## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllChangeChange PolicyChange Approval Policies.
2. Create a change approval policy or open an existing policy.  
   For more information, see [Create change approval policy](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/3KwKO4VOdnlb~DXqQf~ahA "Use a change approval policy to define the approvals that are generated for your change requests.").
3. On the Policy inputs tab, select New.  
   The Name and Application fields are populated automatically.
4. In the Type field, select the reference lookup icon and select a type.
5. In the Label field, enter a name.  
   The column name for the new record is populated in the Column Name field automatically.
6. Configure the other parameters for the policy input, which depend on the value in the Type field.
7. Select Submit.
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## What to do next

After you create a policy input, reference it within a decision.

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