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ServiceNow Group Management & Agent Access to ITSM Modules

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Table of Contents

Accessing your group, add/change delegates, adding a member to a group, removing a user from a group, removing a users license (default assignment group), switching a user's default assignment group, links to servicenow environments, servicenow group management: key roles.

A ServiceNow 'group' is a set of users who share a common purpose. Groups may perform tasks such as approving change requests, resolving incidents, receiving email notifications or performing work order tasks.

When a group is established, it is assigned a MANAGER and a DELEGATE.  The Manager is accountable for maintaining the group and ensuring that a separate Delegate is named to manage the group when the Manager is absent.   

The manager can add members to the group, and has elevated privilege's to make edits to the following fields:

  • Private group
  • Shadow Email BCC
  • Send Surveys
  • Group email
  • Custom From Reply-To
  • Require Closure CI
  • Description
  • Acknowledgment
  • Resolution Text
  • Manager List

Delegates are selected by the group manager and have the ability to add members to the group. (A group may have multiple delegates).

I n most cases, a license is required use the ServiceNow platform. Various modules have their own license/cost structure.

IT Service Management (ITSM) Licenses via Group Membership:

When adding a new user to an existing ITSM group , an ITIL license will be automatically assigned to the user. The license incurs a monthly cost, which will be reflected in the billing or cost allocation process established by your local IT Director, Bookkeeper or Business Services Manger and OIT. NC State employees can access cost information via the IT Service Portfolio, ServiceNow Service Offering under the 'COSTS' tab.

Questions can be sent to the ServiceNow platform team at ‘Help With This Service.’

Managers can access and edit their groups via the My Managed Groups link in the Manager Services section of the ServiceNow navigation

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To view the list of delegates assigned to your managed groups or the description of the group you must personalize the list:

Click on the gear:

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Find "Delegates" in the 'Available' column and click the arrow to move it to the 'Selected' column.  Do the same with "description":

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From the 'list view' choose the group you wish to modify. Scroll to the delegates section and click the 'lock icon' to 'Unlock Delegates.'

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Use the search feature to find your delegate (must have a Unity ID).

  • Select the group you want to edit.
  • Once on the group record, scroll to the bottom and find the Related List “Group Members.”

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  • Click on the user's name to navigate to their user record.
  • Once on the user record you should see a Remove All Groups button in the top-right corner of the page. Click this button to remove the default assignment group membership, and all other group membership.
  • Navigate to the User record for the user you want to update.
  • Once on the user record you should see a "Default Assignment Group" field.
  • Remove the current assignment group and type in the new one, or click the search box to browse for the correct group.
  • Click Update .
  • Once end users have been added to an assignment group by the assignment group owner, they can access the ServiceNow platform using the this link:

    https://ncsu.service-now.com

    Advanced access, such as developer access can be requested using the ServiceNow Access Request Process .

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    Populate Assignment group based on service offering and location in servicenow

    I want to update the assignment group to a particular assignment group when the condition fulfills on RITM ie. service offering is xyz and location is abc, then it should update.

    For example, there is one catalog item that is being raised by GETit and RITM is generated with an assignment group. I want to update that value when the matching conditions are fulfilled.

    I tried using assignment rules but again it doesnt work if the field has already a value and in my case assignment group already has a value, we just need to update it.

    Can someone please help me here.

    Mansi Goel's user avatar

    • What’s setting the assignment group in the first place already? If it’s a workflow, then change the logic in the workflow to match your criteria, if it’s an assignment rule, then give your new rule a lower order so it takes precedence –  Nick Parsons Commented Jun 12 at 13:16

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    Setting the Assignment group with Assignment Rules

    Assignment Rules are a simpler alternative to Data Lookup. While Data Lookup is very powerful, allowing you to set any field, it does involve a quite a bit of configuration, including creating a new table.

    In contrast, an Assignment Rule uses the simpler condition builder to specify when it should run. If it matches, then it'll either populate the Assigned to and Assignment group fields with a hardcoded value, or you can use a script. We have got the group we want to use in a property, so this option is perfect. Follow these steps:

    • Name : Assign to External Team
    • Table : Maintenance [x_hotel_maintenance] ...

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    Client Script - OnCellEdit with Realtime Scenarios and Use Cases

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    Explore the power of client-side scripting with a focus on OnCellEdit events, providing real-time scenarios and practical use cases. Delve into JavaScript's capabilities in frontend development, mastering event handling for seamless data interaction and enhanced user experiences.

    In ServiceNow, the ability to use client scripts to improve data processing and user interactions is one of its strong points. When a cell in a list is edited in list view, developers can run custom logic using the OnCellEdit client script, which makes it very helpful.

    In order to illustrate the practical applications of the OnCellEdit client script, in this article we go deep, providing real-time scenarios and use cases.

    OnCellEdit client

    ServiceNow Client Scripts

    In ServiceNow, client scripts communicate with the ServiceNow instance by running in the user's browser.

    They can be applied to many different tasks, such as field manipulation, form validation, and user interface improvements. When a user edits a cell in a list (List view), the OnCellEdit client script is activated, giving them the chance to carry out operations like data validation, default value setting, or dynamically altering field properties.

    Key Features of the OnCellEdit Client Script

    • Trigger Event: Activates when a cell in a list is edited.
    • Field-specific Logic: Executes code specific to the cell that has been edited.
    • Provides instant feedback and updates without requiring a page reload.

    Creating an OnCellEdit Client Script

    To create an OnCellEdit client script in ServiceNow.

    • Navigate to System Definition > Client Scripts.
    • Click New to create a new script.
    • Set the Type to OnCellEdit.
    • Specify the Table and Field that the script will monitor.
    • Write the Script to define the behavior when the cell is edited.in listview.

    Real-Time Scenarios and Use Cases  

    1. auto-populating fields depending on selection scenario.

    When a cell's value is edited, related fields are automatically filled in.

    Use Case: The Assignment Group ought to be automatically adjusted in accordance with the updated state whenever a user modifies the State field in an Incident list.

    Example of Script

    2. Cell Edit-Based Dynamic Field Updates

    Using the edited cell value as a basis, dynamically update other fields.

    Use Case: When editing the Priority field on a Change Request list, the Risk field needs to be updated to reflect the new priority.

    3. Checking Input Using Values from Other Fields

    Verify the edited cell value by comparing it to the values of other fields in the record.

    Use Case: When editing a task list, make sure the Due Date isn't set earlier than the Start Date.

    4. Related Records Are Automatically Created

    Whenever a cell is edited, a related record is automatically created.

    Use Case: Create a related Problem record whenever an incident's State field is changed to Resolved.

    5. Logic for Workflow Actions with Conditions

    Determine which actions to take in response to the modified cell value.

    Use Case: Alert the Change Manager if the Change Type field on a list of Change Requests is changed to Emergency.

    Guidelines for Using Client Scripts for OnCellEdit

    • To preserve readability and performance, OnCellEdit scripts should not contain excessively complicated logic.
    • Include comments in your code that describe the function and goal of each section.
    • Prior to deploying OnCellEdit scripts to production, make sure they have been tested thoroughly in a development or test environment like dev instances.
    • Give users clear error messages that instruct them on what needs to be fixed.
    • OnCellEdit client script is an effective tool for streamlining user interactions and streamlining workflow automation. You can generate dynamic field updates, validate data instantly, and optimize procedures throughout your ServiceNow instance by utilizing this feature.
    • The OnCellEdit script provides a flexible solution for a variety of scenarios, whether you are dynamically populating fields, enforcing data integrity, or integrating with other records. To achieve optimal performance and reliability, follow best practices and make sure you test everything thoroughly, just like you would with any customization.

    By following best practices, you can ensure that your scripts are efficient, maintainable, and provide a positive user experience.

    Hope this was helpful, Bye until next time, and happy reading!

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    Approval Groups vs Assignment Groups

    Best Practice help required here.

    We have a number of tech assignment groups. Within those groups is a subset of people that can approve changes and requests.

    Firstly, does anyone else have this? I'm a process owner/designer and our ServiceNow developer is saying this is a stupid way of doing things.

    Secondly, does anyone have an idea of how to do this so that we can't assign incidents to the Approval group and assign Approvals to the Incident/Problem groups?

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    1. Configure the group type for assignment groups

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    2. Configure group types for assignment groups

      Configure group types for assignment groups - Product Documentation: Tokyo - Now Support Portal. Use the Type field to define categories of groups. Once defined, you can use these categories to filter assignment groups based on the group type using a reference qualifier. For example, when selecting.

    3. Some incident records have their assignment group set to a default

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    4. NC State ServiceNow

      Switching a User's Default Assignment Group; Links to ServiceNow Environments; ServiceNow Group Management: Key Roles. A ServiceNow 'group' is a set of users who share a common purpose. Groups may perform tasks such as approving change requests, resolving incidents, receiving email notifications or performing work order tasks. ...

    5. Populate Assignment group based on service offering and location in

      I want to update the assignment group to a particular assignment group when the condition fulfills on RITM ie. service offering is xyz and location is abc, then it should update. For example, there is one catalog item that is being raised by GETit and RITM is generated with an assignment group. I want to update that value when the matching ...

    6. Product Documentation

      Navigate to All > User Administration > Groups. Select a group record. Click the lock icon beside Type. Click the lookup icon beside the selection field. The Group Types dialog opens. Complete the following steps. Click New. Enter the group type name and description. For example, to define a type for a group as incident and problem , enter ...

    7. Groups

      To create groups, use the All menu in the main ServiceNow browser window (not Studio) to open User Administration > Groups. Click the New button. Configure the group: Name: Name of the group. Manager: Group manager or lead. Group email: Group email distribution list or the email address of the group's point of contact, such as the group manager.

    8. r/servicenow on Reddit: Update assignment group based on a script on a

      Update assignment group based on a script on a record producer. Description: I currently have a script on our user facing service portal that changes the assignment group based on the incident type selected. I currently have it assigning to one group if the "policy" type is selected, however, I would like to add an additional section to this ...

    9. Solved: How to change default assignment group for Cases

      In which Navigation filter, enter "sys_properties.list" or search for "XYZ" Hi Team , IODIN need to put the default assignee which has populated in group need for set are assigned to filed in task. Thanks in advanced. Open "XYZ", change tittle and sys_id accordingly . Requests give it a thumbs up provided it remains true!

    10. First Assignment Group? : r/servicenow

      We created a custom field on the user table called "default assignment group" and set the user's primary group there. Then we created a client script and I believe a related GlideAjax to update the assignment group whenever the assigned to changes. The assignment group on the ticket can be updated after that, but it will always default to the ...

    11. How to auto populate "Assignment Group" field present on ...

      The requirement is to auto-populate the "Assignment Group" field present on the 'sc_req_item" table

    12. Assigned to and Assignment group

      Assigned to and Assignment group. The Assigned to [assigned_to] field is a reference field type that points to the Users [sys_user] table. This field is generally used to designate a user to work on, or be responsible for the task. By default, this field has a reference qualifier (role=itil) set on its dictionary record that prevents any non-itil user from being assigned to a task.

    13. Users and Groups

      The User record also includes a list of roles that are assigned to the user. To see a User record, in the main ServiceNow browser tab, use the All menu to open User Administration > Users. Click a user in the User record list to view the user configuration. User records contain a Roles related list (tab). System Administrators add roles to User ...

    14. ServiceNow Group Best Practices

      Probably one of the easiest traps people fall under is thinking that groups somehow align to departments. Work doesn't happen in silos, work is collaborative - therefore groups should be collaborative and cross functional. ServiceNow already has a department table structure for that purpose. 5) Don't Hardcode groups.

    15. Setting the Assignment group with Assignment Rules

      In contrast, an Assignment Rule uses the simpler condition builder to specify when it should run. If it matches, then it'll either populate the Assigned to and Assignment group fields with a hardcoded value, or you can use a script. We have got the group we want to use in a property, so this option is perfect. Follow these steps:

    16. r/servicenow on Reddit: Looking for a way to change an assignment group

      Create a new assignment rule, and in the script section check if the current time is within the special assignment schedule before setting the assignment group and other fields. This will get tickets routed correctly as they come in. If you want to try to correct mistakes you'll have to schedule a new job, but the same approach should work.

    17. Assignment group of record

      The assignment group change on the change of the group membership of the user assigned to the record.

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      Add users to assignment groups - Product Documentation: Tokyo - Now Support Portal. Add users to Proactive Service Experience Workflows assignment groups so that they have the necessary role and can be assigned to resolve network-initiated issues at the appropriate escalation level. Role.

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    20. Approval Groups vs Assignment Groups : r/servicenow

      You can use groups for both, but set the "type" differently. E.g an approval group would have the type of "approval" and the resolver groups can have a type of "resolver". This then distinguishes them. Then in your "assignment_group" column on your table you can set a reference qualifier to ONLY filter down on the type of ...

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      When you want to group the incident list by default(i.e on opening the list view from a module), you can achieve it by editing the module's Link Type field.

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      The requirement is to auto-populate the "Assignment Group" field present on the 'sc_req_item" table