Audit service catalog variables

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title: Audit service catalog variables
description: Audit the variables so that the audit history records all changes to the named variables.
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release: australia
product: Service Catalog
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last_updated: "2026-09-10"
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# Audit service catalog variables

Audit the variables so that the audit history records all changes to the named variables.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## About this task

Auditing is enabled by default for service catalog variables.

These changes are displayed in:

-   The requested item history for all variables associated with the item.
-   The catalog task history for all variables that are used by the task.

This auditing allows service catalog administrators to view a full history of changes to variables that can affect the parent record, including their creation.

**Note:** Unnamed variables are not audited.

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **System Properties** > **Service Catalog**.

2.  Locate the line **Audit changes to Service Catalog Variables**.

3.  Select the **Yes** check box to enable auditing.


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