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# Add a risk event cause to the cause library

# Add a risk event cause to the cause library {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Zurich
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* Updated July 31, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

A cause library is a centralized library of the possible causes that can lead to a
risk event. Adding causes helps to identify the reason for a risk event and prevent future
events.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_risk.manager and sn_risk.admin

## About this task

Add a risk event cause to the cause library to help with risk
analysis, risk prediction, and risk prevention.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllRisk EventsAdministrationCauses.
2. Click New.
3. On the form, fill in the fields.  
   {#add-cause__table_cjy_rj3_f3b__entry__2}

   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name | Name of the cause. For example,<kbd class="ph userinput"> Inadequate IT security</kbd>. |
   | Parent | Parent of the cause. The parent refers to the group under which the cause is categorized. For example, for Inadequate IT security, the parent cause can be Process. |
   | Description | Brief description of the cause. |
   [Table 1. Cause form]

   {#add-cause__table_cjy_rj3_f3b}
4. Click Submit.

## Result

The risk event cause is added to the library.
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* [Add a risk event consequence to the consequence library](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/2EnJ5uI6PcyeYrug87W1Tw "A consequences library is a centralized library of the possible consequences of a risk event.")

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