Add and modify test cycles and test execution suites in Test Management 2.0

Add and modify test cycles and test execution suites from a single user interface without having to switch between multiple user interfaces and forms.

Before you begin

Role required: sn_test_management.test_manager

About this task

In Test Management 2.0, a test plan is broken into test cycles, and test cycles are broken into test execution suites. A test cycle represents a phase or iteration of testing within a test plan, such as regression testing or smoke testing. A test execution suite is the smallest unit of organization, containing the individual test assignments for testers.

Use the Planning tab to manage this hierarchy from a single view. For more information about key terms, see Test Management 2.0 overview.

Procedure

Navigate to All > Test Management 2.0 > Test Board.
Select the test plan.
Select the Planning tab.
Add or modify test plans and test execution suites in the Test plan work item hierarchy.

Option	Description
To add a test cycle	Select a test plan. Right-click and select Add Test Cycle, or click the add icon ([Omitted image "add.png"] Alt text: Add icon).
To edit a test cycle in a form	Select the test cycle. Right-click and select Edit.
To delete a test cycle with its test execution suites	Select the test cycle. Right-click and select Delete.
To add a test execution suite	Select a test cycle. Right-click and select Add Execution Suite, or click the add icon ( [Omitted image "add.png"] Alt text: Add icon).
To edit a test execution suite in a form	Select the test execution suite. Right-click and select Edit.
To add tests to a test execution suite	Select the test execution suite. Right-click and select Add tests.
To add test sets to a test execution suite	Select the test execution suite. Right-click and select Add test sets.
To hide or display columns	Click the gear icon ([Omitted image "settings.png"] Alt text: Gear icon). Select or deselect the required check box. The column preferences are saved.

5. View the summary or adjust the duration of a task in the Gantt chart.

Option	Description
To view the summary of a task	Point to a task to see the details of the task in a pop-up.
To change the planned start or end dates of a task	Click the task, and drag the left or right edge of the task bar to the required date.
To move a task to a new date	Click the task, and drag the whole task bar to a new date.
To zoom the calendar in or out	On the top of the calendar, click one of the time periods such as the month, or day. Then, select a Zoom Level from the calendar.[Omitted image "zoom_level.png"] Alt text: Calendar options. When the zoom level in calender is selected as Auto Fit, the Gantt view fits in one page so that you can view the entire timeline for the test plan without using the scrollbar.

**Parent Topic:**[Test Board in Test Management 2.0](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/it-business-management/test-management/test-board.md)

title	Add and modify test cycles and test execution suites in Test Management 2.0
description	Add and modify test cycles and test execution suites from a single user interface without having to switch between multiple user interfaces and forms.
locale	en-US
canonical_url	https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/it-business-management/test-management/use-planning-tab.html
release	brazil
product	Test Management
classification	test-management
topic_type	task
last_updated	2026-09-10
reading_time_minutes	2
breadcrumb	Test Board in Test Management 2.0Testing using Test Management 2.0Test Management 2.0Test Management applicationsStrategic Portfolio Management