---
title: Creating an action request
description: An action request helps you to automatically solve issues that cause automations to fail, improving efficiency and saving time and cost.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/integrate-applications/automation-center/create-action-request.html
release: australia
product: Automation Center
classification: automation-center
topic_type: concept
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Working with actions, Use, Automation Center, Workflow Data Fabric]
---

# Creating an action request

An action request helps you to automatically solve issues that cause automations to fail, improving efficiency and saving time and cost.

You can create an action request in two ways. You can create a request by using the ServiceNow® Service Catalog or from Automation Center.

-   **[Submit an action request from Service Catalog](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/integrate-applications/automation-center/action-service-catalog.md)**  
Submit an action request using the ServiceNow® Service Catalog form to request for actions to resolve issues causing your automations to fail.
-   **[Create an action request from Automation Center](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/integrate-applications/automation-center/action-request-from-form.md)**  
Create an action request from Automation Center to request for actions to resolve issues causing your automations to fail.

**Parent Topic:**[Working with actions](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/integrate-applications/automation-center/actions.md)