Components created with new service categories

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    Summary of Components Created with New Service Categories

    When a new service category is published via the Service Creator application in ServiceNow, various components are automatically generated to support the services under that category. These components enhance functionality and provide structured access to service request records.

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    Key Features

    • Tables: A dedicated tasks table is created for each service category, which stores request task records. This table extends the Task table and is identified by the associated department and the service category name.
    • User Roles: A specific user role is generated for each service category, allowing designated users (managers, editors, service fulfillers) to access and manage task records. Access Control Lists (ACLs) ensure only authorized users can interact with the tasks.
    • Email Notifications: Several notifications are set up to keep users informed about task updates, including comments, assignments, and closures. These notifications help maintain communication within teams handling service requests.
    • Forms: A tailored form is created for viewing request task records, featuring a layout that displays service questions and user-provided answers.
    • Service Catalog Categories: Each new service category comes with a default category in the service catalog, streamlining the organization of services.

    Key Outcomes

    These components facilitate efficient tracking and management of service requests, ensuring users can easily access necessary information and receive timely updates. As a result, organizations can improve service delivery and enhance user experience within the ServiceNow platform.

    When you publish a new service category using the Service Creator application, the ServiceNow system creates components for the services in that category.

    These components are distinct from the components installed with the Service Creator application. The following components are added for each new service category:

    Table 1. Tables created with new service categories
    Name Description
    <Department Name> Tasks [<service category table name>] The table that stores request task records for the service category. This table extends the Task table. The name of this table is defined by the department the service category is associated with, and the Table name field on the service category record. A new application menu and modules are created to allow users to access records on this table. Records on this table are numbered using a new Numbers [sys_numbers] record.
    Table 2. User roles created with new service categories
    Role Description
    <service category table name>_user The user role required to access request records for a service category. The Table name for the service category determines the name of the role. Users designated as the manager, editors, or service fulfillers for a service category automatically receive this role. Only users with this role can be assigned task records for the service category. ACLs are created to allow users with this role to access the relevant service task table.
    Table 3. Email notifications created with new service categories
    Name Description
    Task commented for group Notifies the group a service task record is assigned to when a user adds a comment.
    Task commented for assignee Notifies the user a service task record is assigned to when a user adds a comment.
    Task closed for group Notifies the group a service task record is assigned to when the record is closed.
    Task worknoted for assignee Notifies the user a service task record is assigned to when a user adds a work note.
    Task assigned to group Notifies the group a service task record is assigned to when the record is assigned to that group.
    Task assigned to assignee Notifies the user a service task record is assigned to when the record is assigned to that user.
    Task worknoted for group Notifies the group a service task record is assigned to when a user adds a work note.
    Task closed for assignee Notifies the user a service task record is assigned to when the record is closed.
    Task opened for user Notifies the user that opened a service task record when the record is created.
    Task closed for user Notifies the user that opened a service task record when the record is closed.
    Task commented for user Notifies the user that opened a service task record when a user adds a comment.
    Table 4. Forms created with new service categories
    Name Description
    <department name> Task The form for viewing request task records for the service category. By default, this form uses a layout that includes a formatter to display the questions for the service and the answers provided by the requesting user.
    Table 5. Service catalog categories
    Name Description
    <service category name> The default service catalog category for new services created within a service category.