Create a risk framework and associate risk statements to it

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title: Create a risk framework and associate risk statements to it
description: Risk managers create risk frameworks to group risk statements into manageable categories.
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# Create a risk framework and associate risk statements to it

Risk managers create risk frameworks to group risk statements into manageable categories.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn\_risk.manager

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Risk** > **Risk Library** > **Frameworks**.

2.  Click **New**.

3.  On the form, fill in the fields.

    |Field|Description|
    |-----|-----------|
    |Number|Read-only field that is automatically populated with a unique identification number.|
    |Active|Option that indicates whether the risk framework is active.|
    |Name|The name of the risk framework.|
    |Description|A description of the risk framework.|
    |Additional information|Additional information for this risk framework.|

4.  Click **Submit**.

5.  Select the risk framework from the list to reopen it.

6.  In the **Risk Statements** related list, select **Edit** to add the risk statements to the risk framework.

7.  Click **Save**.


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