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title: Define custom statuses for resource assignments
description: Define and assign custom statuses for resource assignments to mark the assignments based on your organization requirements.
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last_updated: "2026-03-12"
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# Define custom statuses for resource assignments

Define and assign custom statuses for resource assignments to mark the assignments based on your organization requirements.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **System Definition** > **Tables**.

2.  Filter the Label field and open the **Resource Assignment** \[sn\_plng\_att\_core\_resource\_assignment\] table.

3.  Select the **Show List** Related Link.

4.  Open any resource assignment from the list.

5.  Right-click on the Resource status label and select **Show Choice List**.

    \[Omitted image "rmw-custom-ra-status-gif.gif"\] Alt text: GIF showing the Show Choice List option to define custom resource assignment status.

6.  Select a status field to open the record.

7.  Enter the custom status label in the **Label** field and enter the value in the **Value** field.

    **Tip:** Following the naming convention \(capitals\) displays a consistent format in the UI.

8.  Right-click on the header and select **Insert and stay**.

    **Important:** Selecting **Save** or **Update** overwrites the selected resource status in Step 4.


**Parent Topic:**[Configure Resource Management Workspace](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/it-business-management/resource-management/configure-rmw.md)