Create a risk event task

create-a-risk-event-task.md

A risk event might require associated tasks. Unless these tasks are created and eventually closed, the risk event cannot be closed.

Before you begin

Role required: sn_risk.manager

Procedure

Navigate to All > Risk Events > All Events.
Select the record for which a task must be created.
Select the Tasks related list and then select New.

On the form, fill the fields.

Field	Description
Assigned to	Person that the task is assigned to.
Priority	Level of importance given to a task, which indicates how readily a task or assignment can be delayed.
Short description	Brief description of the task.
Description	Detailed description of the task.
Work notes	Any relevant information for your reference.
Additional comments	Any additional information that might be necessary.

Select Submit.

What to do next

Review the associated issues of a risk event or create a new issue during approval. For more information, see Manually create GRC issues.

Parent Topic:Use Risk Events

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# Create a risk event task

A risk event might require associated tasks. Unless these tasks are created and eventually closed, the risk event cannot be closed.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn\_risk.manager

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** &gt; **Risk Events** &gt; **All Events**.

2.  Select the record for which a task must be created.

3.  Select the Tasks related list and then select **New**.

4.  On the form, fill the fields.

    |Field|Description|
    |-----|-----------|
    |Assigned to|Person that the task is assigned to.|
    |Priority|Level of importance given to a task, which indicates how readily a task or assignment can be delayed.|
    |Short description|Brief description of the task.|
    |Description|Detailed description of the task.|
    |Work notes|Any relevant information for your reference.|
    |Additional comments|Any additional information that might be necessary.|

5.  Select **Submit**.


## What to do next

Review the associated issues of a risk event or create a new issue during approval. For more information, see [Manually create GRC issues](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/governance-risk-compliance/audit-management/t_CreateAnIssue.md).

**Parent Topic:**[Use Risk Events](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/governance-risk-compliance/grc-risk-management-workspace/use-risk-events.md)