Verify the configuration of entity filters

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title: Verify the configuration of entity filters
description: Verify that entity filters are configured correctly and produce accurate results. Confirm that filters are active, assigned to the correct entity types, and use valid field conditions. If possible, test your filter logic directly in the source CMDB table to see which records match your criteria. This proactive verification helps you capture the right data without including unwanted records.
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last_updated: "2026-09-10"
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breadcrumb: [Setting up pillars, entity types, and entities, Configure, Operational Resilience, Governance, Risk, and Compliance]
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# Verify the configuration of entity filters

Verify that entity filters are configured correctly and produce accurate results. Confirm that filters are active, assigned to the correct entity types, and use valid field conditions. If possible, test your filter logic directly in the source CMDB table to see which records match your criteria. This proactive verification helps you capture the right data without including unwanted records.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn\_oper\_res.admin, sn\_oper\_res.manager

## Procedure

1.  Open the entity type that contains the entity filter.

2.  Scroll to Entity Filters related list.

3.  Verify that "Active = true" option is set for the filter.

    Note the Filter condition that displays a summary of criteria.