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title: Configure loss scenarios in the plan
description: Configure a plan for an identified loss scenario by using the loss scenario template in the Business Continuity Management application. Use the documented plan that has the needs and requirements listed for a potential disaster.
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topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
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breadcrumb: [General administration setup for BCM, Configure, Business Continuity Management, Governance, Risk, and Compliance]
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# Configure loss scenarios in the plan

Configure a plan for an identified loss scenario by using the loss scenario template in the Business Continuity Management application. Use the documented plan that has the needs and requirements listed for a potential disaster.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn\_bcm.admin, sn\_bcp.plan\_admin

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **Business Continuity** > **General Administration** > **Loss Scenarios**.

2.  Select **New**.

    The Loss scenario form is shown in the example.

    \[Omitted image "new-loss-scenario.png"\] Alt text: New loss scenario.

3.  On the form, fill in the fields.

    For more information on the fields, see [Loss Scenario record form](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/governance-risk-compliance/loss-scenario-record-form.md).

    The example shows the details of a loss scenario.

    \[Omitted image "loss-scenario-example.png"\] Alt text: Loss scenario.

4.  Select **Submit**.


-   **[Loss Scenario record form](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/governance-risk-compliance/loss-scenario-record-form.md)**  
Use the Loss Scenario record form in BCM UIB Workspace to configure a plan for an identified loss scenario.

**Parent Topic:**[General administration setup for BCM](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/governance-risk-compliance/set-up-bcm-bcmadmin-tasks.md)