Activate default values for CMD calculations

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title: Activate default values for CMD calculations
description: Activate default values for missing operands in CMD formulas using the Calculated Metric Definition Settings table, or configure new records as needed. This ensures uninterrupted calculations and allows customization for specific operand requirements.
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last_updated: "2026-09-10"
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breadcrumb: [Reviewing calculation details with formula trees, Using GRC: Metrics to provide data, GRC: Metrics, Operational Sustainability Management \(formerly Environmental, Social, and Governance\)]
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# Activate default values for CMD calculations

Activate default values for missing operands in CMD formulas using the Calculated Metric Definition Settings table, or configure new records as needed. This ensures uninterrupted calculations and allows customization for specific operand requirements.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn\_esg.program\_manager

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Operational Sustainability Management** > **Administration** > **Metric Definition Settings**.

2.  To setup default values you can do one of the following:

    -   Select the default record on the list and activate the record.

        **Note:** If required you can make updates to the default record.

    -   Select **New**.
3.  On the form, fill in the fields.

    For information on the fields of the form, see [Metric definition setting record fields](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/environmental-social-governance/metric-definition-setting-record-fields.md).

4.  Select **Submit**.


-   **[Metric definition setting record fields](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/environmental-social-governance/metric-definition-setting-record-fields.md)**  
The fields of the metric definition setting record form are explained in this topic.

**Parent Topic:**[Reviewing calculation details with formula trees](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/environmental-social-governance/reviewing-formula-tree.md)