change_request
Tracks change requests, including their approval workflows, implementation details, and completion status.
Columns
| Name | Type | ReadOnly | References | Description |
| outside_maintenance_schedule | String | False |
Indicates whether the change is scheduled outside of approved maintenance windows. | |
| on_hold_reason | String | False |
Specifies the reason why the change request is placed on hold, such as pending approval or awaiting input. | |
| start_date | Datetime | False |
Lists the date and time when the implementation of the change is scheduled to begin. | |
| cab_date | Datetime | False |
Defines the scheduled date for the Change Advisory Board (CAB) review meeting. | |
| close_code | String | False |
Specifies the closure code categorizing how the change was resolved, such as successful or canceled. | |
| requested_by | String | False |
Identifies the user who submitted or initiated the change request. | |
| backout_plan | String | False |
Provides details of the backout plan to restore service if the change implementation fails. | |
| change_plan | String | False |
Lists the step-by-step plan outlining how the change will be executed. | |
| implementation_plan | String | False |
Describes the implementation procedure for executing the approved change request. | |
| sys_id [KEY] | String | False |
Defines the system identifier (sys_id) that uniquely identifies the change request record in ServiceNow. | |
| phase | String | False |
Specifies the current phase of the change process, such as planning, testing, or review. | |
| review_status | String | False |
Indicates the current review status of the change request, such as pending or completed. | |
| conflict_status | String | False |
Displays whether the change request conflicts with other scheduled changes or maintenance tasks. | |
| phase_state | String | False |
Lists the detailed state of the current change phase, such as waiting for approval or in progress. | |
| production_system | String | False |
Specifies whether the change affects a production system or environment. | |
| type | String | False |
Defines the type of change, such as normal, emergency, or standard. | |
| on_hold | String | False |
Indicates whether the change request is currently on hold. | |
| end_date | Datetime | False |
Lists the date and time when the change is scheduled to end. | |
| requested_by_date | Datetime | False |
Displays the date and time when the change was originally requested. | |
| risk_impact_analysis | String | False |
Contains the documented risk and impact analysis outlining potential consequences of the change. | |
| test_plan | String | False |
Provides the testing plan used to validate the change before implementation. | |
| justification | String | False |
Explains the reason for submitting the change request and the expected outcome. | |
| scope | String | False |
Defines the scope of the change, including affected services, systems, or users. | |
| review_comments | String | False |
Lists comments from reviewers or approvers regarding the change. | |
| std_change_producer_version | String | False |
Specifies the version of the standard change template or producer used to create the change. | |
| category | String | False |
Classifies the change by category, such as infrastructure, software, or hardware. | |
| review_date | Datetime | False |
Lists the date when the change was last reviewed by approvers or reviewers. | |
| conflict_last_run | Datetime | False |
Displays the timestamp of the most recent conflict detection check for overlapping changes. | |
| risk | String | False |
Indicates the assessed risk level of the change, such as low, medium, or high. | |
| reason | String | False |
Provides the business or technical justification explaining why the change is necessary. | |
| cab_recommendation | String | False |
Lists recommendations made by the CAB following their review of the change request. | |
| delivery_task | String | False |
References the associated delivery task or project phase linked to the change request. | |
| upon_approval | String | False |
Defines the action to perform automatically when the change request is approved, such as moving to implementation. | |
| work_start | Datetime | False |
Lists the date and time when work on the change implementation begins. | |
| delivery_plan | String | False |
Specifies the delivery plan associated with the change, outlining phases, deliverables, and milestones. | |
| rejection_goto | String | False |
Identifies the workflow state to transition to when the change request is rejected. | |
| work_end | Datetime | False |
Lists the date and time when work related to the change implementation ends. | |
| upon_reject | String | False |
Defines the automated action to perform when the change request is rejected. | |
| business_service | String | False |
Specifies the business service impacted or improved by the change request. | |
| sys_domain | String | False |
Identifies the domain associated with the change request record, used in multi-domain configurations. | |
| sys_created_on | Datetime | False |
Displays the date and time when the change request record was created in ServiceNow. | |
| sys_updated_on | Datetime | False |
Displays the date and time when the change request record was last modified. | |
| expected_start | Datetime | False |
Lists the expected start date and time for implementing the change. | |
| variables | String | False |
Stores any custom variables or data fields captured in the change request form. | |
| number | String | False |
Displays the unique identification number automatically assigned to the change request. | |
| comments | String | False |
Contains user comments or notes related to the change request's progress or decisions. | |
| urgency | String | False |
Indicates the urgency level of the change, such as high, medium, or low. | |
| opened_at | Datetime | False |
Displays the date and time when the change request was opened. | |
| watch_list | String | False |
Lists users or groups subscribed to receive notifications about the change request. | |
| sla_due | Datetime | False |
Specifies the date and time when the Service Level Agreement (SLA) for the change must be met. | |
| active | String | False |
Indicates whether the change request record is currently active in the workflow. | |
| state | String | False |
Displays the current workflow state of the change request, such as new, approved, or closed. | |
| work_notes | String | False |
Contains work notes added by implementers or analysts documenting progress on the change. | |
| closed_by | String | False |
Lists the user who closed the change request after completion. | |
| follow_up | Datetime | False |
Specifies the follow-up date and time for post-implementation review or verification. | |
| work_notes_list | String | False |
Lists all historical work notes associated with the change request for auditing purposes. | |
| cmdb_ci | String | False |
References the Configuration Item (CI) from the Configuration Management Database (CMDB) affected by the change. | |
| approval_history | String | False |
Provides a record of all approval actions taken during the change lifecycle. | |
| business_duration | Datetime | False |
Displays the duration of the change process, calculated based on business hours. | |
| location | String | False |
Specifies the physical or organizational location related to the change request. | |
| user_input | String | False |
Stores user-provided input or custom responses submitted as part of the change workflow. | |
| assigned_to | String | False |
Lists the user assigned responsibility for managing or implementing the change. | |
| escalation | String | False |
Indicates whether the change request has been escalated due to priority, delay, or business impact. | |
| time_worked | String | False |
Tracks the total time spent working on the change request. | |
| additional_assignee_list | String | False |
Lists additional users or groups assisting with the change implementation. | |
| correlation_id | String | False |
Stores a correlation identifier linking the change request to related incidents or problems. | |
| comments_and_work_notes | String | False |
Combines user comments and work notes into a single field for unified tracking. | |
| order | String | False |
Specifies the execution order of the change within a sequence of related tasks or activities. | |
| made_sla | String | False |
Indicates whether the SLA targets for the change request were successfully met. | |
| sys_mod_count | String | False |
Tracks the total number of modifications made to the change request record since creation. | |
| sys_created_by | String | False |
Shows the user or system process that originally created the change request record. | |
| sys_updated_by | String | False |
Shows the user or system process that last modified the change request record. | |
| sys_domain_path | String | False |
Defines the hierarchical domain path representing the record's placement in a multi-domain environment. | |
| sys_class_name | String | False |
Identifies the system class name of the change request record within the ServiceNow data model. | |
| parent | String | False |
Lists the parent change request or task to which the current record is related. | |
| priority | String | False |
Displays the priority level of the change request, typically calculated from impact and urgency. | |
| close_notes | String | False |
Contains detailed notes added when closing the change request, describing resolution steps or outcomes. | |
| reassignment_count | String | False |
Tracks how many times the change request has been reassigned to different users or groups. | |
| due_date | Datetime | False |
Lists the date and time when the change is expected to be completed. | |
| short_description | String | False |
Provides a concise summary of the purpose or scope of the change request. | |
| company | String | False |
Specifies the company or customer associated with the change request, if applicable. | |
| approval_set | Datetime | False |
Displays the date and time when approval was granted or updated for the change request. | |
| opened_by | String | False |
Identifies the user who opened or submitted the change request for review. | |
| contact_type | String | False |
Specifies how the change request was initiated, such as by phone, email, or portal submission. | |
| assignment_group | String | False |
Lists the group responsible for handling or approving the change request. | |
| approval | String | False |
Indicates the current approval state of the change request, such as requested, approved, or rejected. | |
| calendar_duration | Datetime | False |
Displays the total duration of the change request from creation to closure, including non-business hours. | |
| knowledge | String | False |
Specifies whether the change is linked to a Knowledge Base article for reference or documentation. | |
| correlation_display | String | False |
Shows a display value linking this change to related records such as incidents or problems. | |
| wf_activity | String | False |
References the workflow activity associated with the change for process automation tracking. | |
| description | String | False |
Provides a detailed explanation of the change, including scope, implementation steps, and expected results. | |
| impact | String | False |
Indicates the impact level of the change on users, services, or systems, such as low, medium, or high. | |
| closed_at | Datetime | False |
Displays the date and time when the change request was officially closed. | |
| group_list | String | False |
Lists the groups associated with or notified about the change during its lifecycle. | |
| activity_due | Datetime | False |
Specifies the date and time by which the next activity in the change workflow must be completed. |