---
title: Update the hierarchy of a business capability
description: Assign a hierarchy ID to a business capability.
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# Update the hierarchy of a business capability

Assign a hierarchy ID to a business capability.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn\_apm.apm\_analyst

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **Workspaces** > **Enterprise Architecture Workspace**.

2.  Open the Business Capability Hierarchy page by clicking the Business Portfolio icon \(\).

3.  Select **Update Hierarchies**.

    A scheduled job is submitted to update the business capabilities hierarchy. Use the refresh button to see the updated hierarchy.


## Result

A hierarchy ID is assigned to the newly created capability.

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