Manage scenarios using Space Planning
Create, copy, or delete space planning scenarios.
Before you begin
To manage scenarios, verify that the following plugins are installed:
- Workplace Core
- Workplace Space Management
- Indoor Mapping (for map-based administration)
- Workplace Case Management
- Workplace Central
- Workplace Service Delivery components
Role required: sn_wsd_spcmgmt.space_planner, sn_wsd_spcmgmt.scenario_reader (read only; to view a scenario)
Procedure
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Navigate to All > Workplace Central > Workplace Central.
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On the side navigation, select the Space Planning module.
The Space Planning workspace opens with the Floor plan tab selected by default.
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Select the Scenarios tab.
The list of scenarios opens with details like their name, location, group by value, state, and owner.
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Manage the scenarios based on your requirement.
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Action |
Description |
|---|---|
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Create a scenario |
For a description of the field values, Scenario details form.
The new scenario is created in the Processing state and takes some time to move to the Draft state. You can’t open a scenario that is in the Processing state.
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Create a copy of a scenario |
Create a copy of an existing scenario to make minor changes to an already created scenario.For more information about creating a scenario copy, see Create a copy of an existing scenario. |
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View or edit a scenario |
Select a scenario to view information like the floor details and space KPIs. Edit a scenario to allocate spaces to projects and neighborhoods, assign spaces to users, or edit space assignments.For more information about viewing and editing scenarios, see Viewing or editing a scenario. |
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Publish a scenario |
Publish a scenario so it’s available for others to view in a read-only mode. Share the scenario with colleagues or stakeholders to review.For more information about publishing a scenario, see Publish a scenario |
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Review a scenario |
Review a scenario created by a colleague, and share feedback before it is deployed.For more information about reviewing a scenario, see Review a scenario. |
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Send a scenario for approval |
Send a published scenario for approval to the workplace managers of your organization.For more information about sending a scenario for approval, see Send a scenario for approval. |
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Deploy a scenario |
Deploy a scenario to implement the changes in the production workplace data.For more information about deploying a scenario, see Deploy a scenario. |
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Change the owner of a scenario |
Change the owner of a scenario to enable other space planners to edit the scenario.For more information about changing a scenario owner, see Change owner of a scenario. |
---
title: Manage scenarios using Space Planning
description: Create, copy, or delete space planning scenarios.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/employee-service-management/workplace-central/manage-scenarios.html
release: brazil
product: Workplace Central
classification: workplace-central
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
reading_time_minutes: 3
breadcrumb: [Working with Space Planning, Use, Workplace Central, Workplace Service Delivery, Employee Service Management]
---
# Manage scenarios using Space Planning
Create, copy, or delete space planning scenarios.
## Before you begin
To manage scenarios, verify that the following plugins are installed:
- Workplace Core
- Workplace Space Management
- Indoor Mapping \(for map-based administration\)
- Workplace Case Management
- Workplace Central
- Workplace Service Delivery components
Role required: sn\_wsd\_spcmgmt.space\_planner, sn\_wsd\_spcmgmt.scenario\_reader \(read only; to view a scenario\)
## Procedure
1. Navigate to **All** > **Workplace Central** > **Workplace Central**.
2. On the side navigation, select the **Space Planning** module.
The Space Planning workspace opens with the **Floor plan** tab selected by default.
3. Select the **Scenarios** tab.
The list of scenarios opens with details like their name, location, group by value, state, and owner.
4. Manage the scenarios based on your requirement.
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Action
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Description
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**Create a scenario**
</td><td>
1. On the Scenarios list, select **Create Scenario**.
2. On the Create new scenario form, fill in the fields.
For a description of the field values, [Scenario details form](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/employee-service-management/workplace-central/scenario-details-form.md).
3. Select **Save scenario**.
The new scenario is created in the **Processing** state and takes some time to move to the **Draft** state. You can’t open a scenario that is in the Processing state.
4. Select the Refresh icon \[Omitted image "refresh-icon.png"\] Alt text: to check if your scenario has moved to the **Draft** state.
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**Create a copy of a scenario**
</td><td>
Create a copy of an existing scenario to make minor changes to an already created scenario.For more information about creating a scenario copy, see [Create a copy of an existing scenario](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/employee-service-management/workplace-central/create-copy-of-scenario.md).
</td></tr><tr><td id="d570828e214">
**View or edit a scenario**
</td><td>
Select a scenario to view information like the floor details and space KPIs. Edit a scenario to allocate spaces to projects and neighborhoods, assign spaces to users, or edit space assignments.For more information about viewing and editing scenarios, see [Viewing or editing a scenario](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/employee-service-management/workplace-central/viewing-editing-scenario.md).
</td></tr><tr><td id="d570828e232">
**Publish a scenario**
</td><td>
Publish a scenario so it’s available for others to view in a read-only mode. Share the scenario with colleagues or stakeholders to review.For more information about publishing a scenario, see [Publish a scenario](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/employee-service-management/workplace-central/publish-a-scenario.md)
</td></tr><tr><td id="d570828e250">
**Review a scenario**
</td><td>
Review a scenario created by a colleague, and share feedback before it is deployed.For more information about reviewing a scenario, see [Review a scenario](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/employee-service-management/workplace-central/review-a-scenario.md).
</td></tr><tr><td id="d570828e268">
**Send a scenario for approval**
</td><td>
Send a published scenario for approval to the workplace managers of your organization.For more information about sending a scenario for approval, see [Send a scenario for approval](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/employee-service-management/workplace-central/send-a-scenario-for-approval.md).
</td></tr><tr><td id="d570828e286">
**Deploy a scenario**
</td><td>
Deploy a scenario to implement the changes in the production workplace data.For more information about deploying a scenario, see [Deploy a scenario](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown).
</td></tr><tr><td id="d570828e304">
**Change the owner of a scenario**
</td><td>
Change the owner of a scenario to enable other space planners to edit the scenario.For more information about changing a scenario owner, see [Change owner of a scenario](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/employee-service-management/workplace-central/change-owner-of-a-scenario.md).
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</table>
**Parent Topic:**[Working with Space Planning](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/employee-service-management/workplace-central/working-with-space-planning.md)
| title | Manage scenarios using Space Planning |
| description | Create, copy, or delete space planning scenarios. |
| locale | en-US |
| canonical_url | https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/employee-service-management/workplace-central/manage-scenarios.html |
| release | brazil |
| product | Workplace Central |
| classification | workplace-central |
| topic_type | task |
| last_updated | 2026-09-10 |
| reading_time_minutes | 3 |
| breadcrumb | Working with Space PlanningUseWorkplace CentralWorkplace Service DeliveryEmployee Service Management |