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title: Create a risk event task
description: A risk event might require associated tasks. Unless these tasks are created and eventually closed, the risk event cannot be closed.
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product: GRC: Risk Management Workspace
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# Create a risk event task

A risk event might require associated tasks. Unless these tasks are created and eventually closed, the risk event cannot be closed.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn\_risk.manager

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Risk Events** > **All Events**.

2.  Select the record for which a task must be created.

3.  Select the Tasks related list and then select **New**.

4.  On the form, fill the fields.

    |Field|Description|
    |-----|-----------|
    |Assigned to|Person that the task is assigned to.|
    |Priority|Level of importance given to a task, which indicates how readily a task or assignment can be delayed.|
    |Short description|Brief description of the task.|
    |Description|Detailed description of the task.|
    |Work notes|Any relevant information for your reference.|
    |Additional comments|Any additional information that might be necessary.|

5.  Select **Submit**.


## What to do next

Review the associated issues of a risk event or create a new issue during approval. For more information, see [Manually create GRC issues](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/governance-risk-compliance/audit-management/t_CreateAnIssue.md).

**Parent Topic:**[Use Risk Events](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/governance-risk-compliance/grc-risk-management-workspace/use-risk-events.md)