Limit conflict detection to a change model state

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title: Limit conflict detection to a change model state
description: Use the Allow Conflict Detection attribute to limit conflict detection to a specific change model state. Conflict detection then runs only when a change request reaches that state.
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product: Change Management
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topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
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keywords: [Allow Conflict Detection, change model, model state attribute, conflict detection]
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# Limit conflict detection to a change model state

Use the Allow Conflict Detection attribute to limit conflict detection to a specific change model state. Conflict detection then runs only when a change request reaches that state.

## Before you begin

You must have a change model configured with at least one state.

Role required: admin

## About this task

Without the **Allow Conflict Detection** attribute, conflict detection runs whenever the state, the configuration item, or the planned start or end date of a change request changes, in any state. Adding the attribute to a single state narrows conflict detection to that state, so it does not run in earlier or later states.

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Change** > **Change Models**.

2.  Open the change model to configure.

    For example, open the Emergency change model.

3.  On the **Model States** tab, open the state in which conflict detection runs.

    The related list shows each state with its **State label**, whether it is the **Initial state**, and its **Sequence**.

4.  On the **Attributes** tab, select **New**.

5.  In the **Attribute** field, select **Allow Conflict Detection**.

6.  Select the **Active** check box.

7.  Select **Submit**.


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