Create an audit entry record

task brazil Updated Sep 10, 2026 1 min read create-audit-entry-record.md

Create audit entry records to track third-line audit objects in the Audit Workspace. Audit entry records are read-only after the first save and are hidden from second-line users.

Before you begin

Role required: sn_audit_ws.third_line_manager

Procedure

Navigate to All > Audit > Audit Workspace.
Select the list icon [Omitted image "list-icon-mrm.png"] Alt text:.
Navigate to the list for the object you're creating.

The Audit entry field is available on Entity, Engagement, Control, Control objective, Risk, and Risk statement.
Select New.

The Audit entry check box is selected by default for all new records. [Omitted image "audit-entry-checkbox.png"] Alt text: Create new Risk form in Audit Workspace with the Audit entry check box selected.
Clear the Audit entry check box before saving to create a second-line record instead.

Clearing the check box also removes the third-line restrictions described in the validation rules.
Complete the remaining required fields for the object.

For risk statements and control objectives, the Parent field accepts both second-line and third-line records. A second-line record cannot have a third-line parent, and an error appears when you save.

For risks, if the Inherit from risk statement check box is selected and both the risk statement and entity are second-line records, the record fails to save.
Select Save.

An informational message at the top of the form confirms that the record is a third-line record. The Audit entry field is set to read-only after this first save and cannot be changed.

What to do next

Third-line records are hidden from second-line users. Third-line risks and their associated risk statements and entities are excluded from the risk and compliance score roll-up calculation.

Parent Topic:Audit entry

Keywords audit entrythird-line recordcreate

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title: Create an audit entry record
description: Create audit entry records to track third-line audit objects in the Audit Workspace. Audit entry records are read-only after the first save and are hidden from second-line users.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/governance-risk-compliance/audit-management/create-audit-entry-record.html
release: brazil
product: Audit Management
classification: audit-management
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
reading_time_minutes: 1
keywords: [audit entry, third-line record, create]
breadcrumb: [Audit entry for GRC objects, Explore, Audit Management, Governance, Risk, and Compliance]
---

# Create an audit entry record

Create audit entry records to track third-line audit objects in the Audit Workspace. Audit entry records are read-only after the first save and are hidden from second-line users.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn\_audit\_ws.third\_line\_manager

## Procedure

1. Navigate to **All** &gt; **Audit** &gt; **Audit Workspace**.

2. Select the list icon \[Omitted image "list-icon-mrm.png"\] Alt text:.

3. Navigate to the list for the object you're creating.

The **Audit entry** field is available on Entity, Engagement, Control, Control objective, Risk, and Risk statement.

4. Select **New**.

The **Audit entry** check box is selected by default for all new records. \[Omitted image "audit-entry-checkbox.png"\] Alt text: Create new Risk form in Audit Workspace with the Audit entry check box selected.

5. Clear the **Audit entry** check box before saving to create a second-line record instead.

Clearing the check box also removes the third-line restrictions described in the validation rules.

6. Complete the remaining required fields for the object.

For risk statements and control objectives, the **Parent** field accepts both second-line and third-line records. A second-line record cannot have a third-line parent, and an error appears when you save.

For risks, if the **Inherit from risk statement** check box is selected and both the risk statement and entity are second-line records, the record fails to save.

7. Select **Save**.

An informational message at the top of the form confirms that the record is a third-line record. The **Audit entry** field is set to read-only after this first save and cannot be changed.

## What to do next

Third-line records are hidden from second-line users. Third-line risks and their associated risk statements and entities are excluded from the risk and compliance score roll-up calculation.

**Parent Topic:**[Audit entry](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/governance-risk-compliance/audit-management/audit-entry-overview.md)