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# Manage scenarios using Space Planning

# Manage scenarios using Space Planning {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Zurich
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* Updated May 11, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 2 minutes to read

Create, copy, or delete space planning scenarios.

## Before you begin

To manage scenarios, verify that the following plugins are installed:

* Workplace Core
* Workplace Space Management
* Indoor Mapping (for map-based administration)
* Workplace Case Management
* Workplace Central
* Workplace Service Delivery components

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Role required: sn_wsd_spcmgmt.space_planner, sn_wsd_spcmgmt.scenario_reader (read only; to view a scenario)

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllWorkplace CentralWorkplace Central.
2. On the side navigation, select the Space Planning module.  
   The Space Planning workspace opens with the Floor plan tab selected by default.
3. Select the Scenarios tab.  
   The list of scenarios opens with details like their name, location, group by value, state, and owner.
4. Manage the scenarios based on your requirement.

   | Action | Description |
   | Create a scenario | 1. On the Scenarios list, select Create Scenario. 2. On the Create new scenario form, fill in the fields.For a description of the field values, [Scenario details form](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/4sucPQB_XdSBezZw_56d1g "Use the scenario details form to select the scenario owner, location, group by selection, and space selection criteria."). 3. Select Save scenario. The new scenario is created in the Processing state and takes some time to move to the Draft state. You can't open a scenario that is in the Processing state. 4. Select the Refresh icon ![]() to check if your scenario has moved to the Draft state. {#manage-scenarios__ol_kjp_zfn_g3c} |
   | Create a copy of a scenario | Create a copy of an existing scenario to make minor changes to an already created scenario. For more information about creating a scenario copy, see [Create a copy of an existing scenario](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/kF8QX8_FZeL_aPSX19W8ew "Create a copy of an existing scenario and make changes. Save time from a creating a scenario from scratch if there are only minor changes to an already created scenario."). |
   | View or edit a scenario | Select a scenario to view information like the floor details and space KPIs. Edit a scenario to allocate spaces to projects and neighborhoods, assign spaces to users, or edit space assignments. For more information about viewing and editing scenarios, see [Viewing or editing a scenario](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/eXaXhe2_0DBVoRxhtIuZXw "You can view the details like the floor details and space KPIs. You can edit a scenario to allocate spaces to projects and neighborhoods, assign spaces to users, or edit space assignments."). |
   | Publish a scenario | Publish a scenario so it's available for others to view in a read-only mode. Share the scenario with colleagues or stakeholders to review. For more information about publishing a scenario, see [Publish a scenario](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/hATT6BX6T6ol5xz_2jyN0w "After creating a scenario and implementing the space allocation and assignment, assignment type change for a department, cost center, or neighborhood publish the scenario. Share the scenario with your colleagues or stake holders.") |
   | Review a scenario | Review a scenario created by a colleague, and share feedback before it is deployed. For more information about reviewing a scenario, see [Review a scenario](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/9sO2THJus4abRyCpxL4fKA "Review a scenario created by your colleague on a building in a read-only mode."). |
   | Send a scenario for approval | Send a published scenario for approval to the workplace managers of your organization. For more information about sending a scenario for approval, see [Send a scenario for approval](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/bIQl_meIOlpwq0v~aL4nTA "After publishing the scenario, send your scenario for approval to workplace managers of your organization."). |
   | Deploy a scenario | Deploy a scenario to implement the changes in the production workplace data. For more information about deploying a scenario, see [Deploy a scenario](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Nbv6bORNeeJXMXbQrdMy5w "After publishing a scenario plan, deploy the scenario on your production."). |
   | Change the owner of a scenario | Change the owner of a scenario to enable other space planners to edit the scenario. For more information about changing a scenario owner, see [Change owner of a scenario](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/4iKQM14JrvmPd6J7~vUMxw "Change the ownership of a scenario that is published and is in the Ready state. Enable other space planners also to make their changes to the scenario that you created. A scenario can switch between multiple owners one at a time."). |
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