Configure Intermediate filters

task brazil Updated Sep 10, 2026 1 min read configure-intermediate-filters.md

Set up filters for intermediate data relationship nodes based on the selected data relationship in the content configuration. This ensures only relevant information is displayed, making reports clear and actionable.

Before you begin

Role required: sn_grc_doc_design.admin and sn_audit.admin

Procedure

Navigate to the Intermediate filters related list.
Select New.

On the Data column new record form, fill in the fields.

Field	Description
Name	Provide a unique name for the intermediate filter.
Content configuration	Displays the name of the selected entity. This field is pre-populated and read-only. Select the info icon to preview the record.
Data relationship node	Select the node that defines the relationship for filtering data.
Active	Indicates whether the filter is active. Selected by default. If you want the filter to be inactive, you can deselect this check box.
Target table	Displays the table associated with the selected node.
Condition	Add filter conditions, OR clauses, or sorting options to define which records are included. Setting up conditions is optional.
Set record limit	Enable this option to restrict the number of records returned.

Select Submit.

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title: Configure Intermediate filters
description: Set up filters for intermediate data relationship nodes based on the selected data relationship in the content configuration. This ensures only relevant information is displayed, making reports clear and actionable.
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# Configure Intermediate filters

## Before you begin

Role required: sn\_grc\_doc\_design.admin and sn\_audit.admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to the **Intermediate filters** related list.

2. Select **New**.

3. On the Data column new record form, fill in the fields.

|Field|Description|
|-----|-----------|
|**Name**|Provide a unique name for the intermediate filter.|
|**Content configuration**|Displays the name of the selected entity. This field is pre-populated and read-only. Select the info icon to preview the record.|
|**Data relationship node**|Select the node that defines the relationship for filtering data.|
|**Active**|Indicates whether the filter is active. Selected by default. If you want the filter to be inactive, you can deselect this check box.|
|**Target table**|Displays the table associated with the selected node.|
|**Condition**|Add filter conditions, OR clauses, or sorting options to define which records are included. Setting up conditions is optional.|
|**Set record limit**|Enable this option to restrict the number of records returned.|

4. Select **Submit**.