---
title: Configure a reservable purpose
description: Create a purpose that describes the use of a workplace item. Add this purpose to a relevant workplace space or room so that the purpose is displayed on the reservation portal.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/employee-service-management/workplace-reservation-management/configure-reservable-purpose.html
release: australia
product: Workplace Reservation Management
classification: workplace-reservation-management
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
reading_time_minutes: 3
breadcrumb: [Configure, Workplace Reservation Management, Workplace Service Delivery, Employee Service Management]
---

# Configure a reservable purpose

Create a purpose that describes the use of a workplace item. Add this purpose to a relevant workplace space or room so that the purpose is displayed on the reservation portal.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn\_wsd\_rsv.manager

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Workplace Reservation Management** > **Administration** > **Reservable Purposes**.

2.  Click **New**.

3.  On the form, fill in the fields.

    |Field|Descriptions|
    |-----|------------|
    |Name|Descriptive name for the purpose.|
    |Active|Option to activate the reservable purpose.|
    |Description|Short description with details on the purpose of the reservable item. The description is not displayed to the employees.|

4.  Click **Submit**.


## Result

The reservable purpose is added.

## What to do next

[Add a reservable purpose to a workplace item](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/employee-service-management/workplace-reservation-management/add-reservable-purpose-to-workplace-item.md).

-   **[Add a reservable purpose to a workplace item](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/employee-service-management/workplace-reservation-management/add-reservable-purpose-to-workplace-item.md)**  
Define the purpose of a workplace item by adding a reservable purpose. The purpose is displayed in the details of the workplace item so that employees can select the appropriate item.

**Parent Topic:**[Configure Workplace Reservation Management portal](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/employee-service-management/workplace-reservation-management/wsd-reservation-setup.md)

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[Install Workplace Reservation Management]()

[Add a workplace space for reservation]()

[Add a workplace room for reservation]()

[Configure a reservable module]()

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