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# Create an asset subgroup in Enterprise Asset Management

# Create an asset subgroup in Enterprise Asset Management {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated May 21, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Create a subgroup to add child asset groups to an asset group.

## Before you begin

Role required:

* sn_eam.enterprise_admin
* sn_eam.enterprise_asset_manager
* sn_eamfam.facility_asset_manager
* sn_eamhc.medical_asset_manager
* sn_otam.ot_asset_manager
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Asset subgroups can be used and created in the Enterprise Asset Workspace, Facility Asset Workspace, Medical Asset Workspace, and the Operational Technology (OT) Asset Workspace. This task specifically describes how to create an asset subgroup in the Enterprise Asset Workspace.

## About this task

You can add or remove a subgroup from an asset group.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllEnterprise Asset WorkspaceEnterprise asset estateAsset groups.
2. Open the asset group record for which you want to create a subgroup.
3. Select the Subgroups related list.
4. Select New on the Create New Asset group page.  
   The Parent field is automatically filled with the parent asset group.
5. On the form, fill in the required details.  
   For more details on the fields, see [Create an asset group in Enterprise Asset Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/zQfmPxOgyUpjMt~Aysf0ow "Create asset groups to create a logical group of entities that includes assets, locations, and users.").
6. Select Save.  
   The subgroup is created and is listed in the Subgroups related list.

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