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title: Create targets for a goal using Goal Framework or Goal Framework for SPM
description: Create SMART targets for goals to track and measure the progress of the goals.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/it-business-management/goal-framework/set-targets-for-goal.html
release: australia
product: Goal Framework
classification: goal-framework
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Manage goals, Goal Framework and Goal Framework for SPM, Strategic Portfolio Management]
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# Create targets for a goal using Goal Framework or Goal Framework for SPM

Create SMART targets for goals to track and measure the progress of the goals.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn\_gf.goal\_user or sn\_gf.goal\_admin

## About this task

A SMART target can be defined as S = Specific, M = Measurable, A = Attainable, R = Relevant, and T = Time-bound.

-   Only the owner or contributors of the goal can create targets for the goal.
-   You can also restrict the access for a target record to the specific users by enabling the **Confidential** field on the target form if the Operational Sustainability Management application is installed.

## Procedure

1.  Create a target for a goal using one of the following options.

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**From the Targets related list**

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1.  Navigate to **Enterprise Goal Management** &gt; **Goals**.
2.  Open the required goal that you want to set a target for.
3.  In the Quantitative Targets or Qualitative Targets related list, click **New**.


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**From the Targets module**

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1.  Navigate to **Enterprise Goal Management** &gt; **Targets**.
2.  Click **New**.


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</table>2.  On the form, fill in the fields.

    For field information, see [Target form](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/it-business-management/goal-framework/target-form.md).

3.  Click **Submit**.


## Result

The target progress records are automatically created when you save the target post populating the **Actuals to date** field. The target progress records specify the progress of each target for the goal.

**Note:** When you delete a goal, its associated targets \(if any\) and their progress records are also deleted even though the **Allow the deletion of targets** property is set to **No**.

## What to do next

Update the progress of the targets.