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# Create a clause variation

# Create a clause variation {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

As a contract configurator, create a clause variation to use in a contract template for predefined condition.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_cm_core.contract_config

## About this task

If you want the variables related to contract request to be available in condition builder, add the contract request reference to your application table. For more information, see [Provide access to contract request fields in condition builders](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/TqdVp0lbXmdxP1PZbGLIYA "As an administrator, provide access to contract request fields so they can be selected in condition builders.")

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllContracts CoreContract AdministrationClause Management.
2. Select a clause.
3. In the Clause Variations related list, select New.
4. On the form, fill in the fields.  
   For more information on fields, see [Clause Variation form](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/ECBAhe_XWVeR7AOxatuAbg "Use the Clause Variation new record form to create or modify a clause variation.").
5. Right-click in the form header and select Save.  
   * The Clause Variation Fields related list appears.
   * The imported document is parsed, and the content controls of type Field are extracted and displayed in the Clause Variation Fields related list.
   * If you are editing a clause variation that is associated with a published contract template and have imported a document that has additional content controls, the unmapped content controls will be listed under the Unmapped metadata related list
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6. In the Clause Variation Fields related list, select a clause variation field.
7. On the form, view the following details.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Clause Variation | This field is automatically set to the clause variation name. |
   | Document field title | Tile of the content control. |
   | Document field tag | Tag of the content control. |
   | Read Only | Option to prevent this field from being edited. |
   [Table 1. Clause Variation Field form]

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8. In the Clause Variation Field form, save the meta data by selecting Update.
9. In the Clause Variation form, save the clause variation by selecting Update.

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