Use multi-table data generator

  • Release version: Zurich
  • Updated February 25, 2026
  • 1 minute to read
  • The multi-table data generator enables you to create synthetic test data across multiple related ServiceNow tables in a single run. It automatically maintains referential integrity between tables and generates semantically consistent data based on scenarios you define.

    Before you begin

    Role required: sn_data_kit.admin

    Procedure

    1. Navigate to All > Now Assist Data Kit > Home.
    2. From the Synthetic datasets tab, selectGenerate dataset.
    3. Select Multi-table data generator.
    4. Configure the dataset.
      1. Name the dataset.
      2. Enter the industry or department the data is being generated for.
    5. Select Continue.
    6. Select the tables and columns.
      Select table screen for using the multi-table data generator.
    7. Select next.
    8. Configure the tables.
      For each selected table, fill in the form fields.
      Table 1. Selected table form fields
      Field Description
      Data type Select Transaction for records that change over time. Select Master for reference data that rarely changes.
      Generation method Synthetic generates new records. Existing pulls records already in the system. Use Existing for tables where you want to reference real users rather than create new ones.
      Filter conditions Optional. Narrows the existing records to pull from. For example, active = true or department = IT.
      Record count The number of records to generate for this table. The system supports up to 15 tables and 100 records per table per run.
    9. Select next.
    10. Define scenarios.

      Scenarios guide the content of the generated data. The system generates records that are semantically consistent with the scenario you describe across all related tables.

      The scenarios screen for the multi-table data generator.
    11. Select next.
    12. Select Generate preview.
    13. Select Review summary.
    14. Select Start generation.
    15. Select Start.