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title: Define a SAFe PI objective
description: Create SAFe program increment \(PI\) objectives so that you can summarize the goals of your team or agile release train \(ART\) for the upcoming PIs.
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product: Scaled Agile Framework \(SAFe\)
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breadcrumb: [SAFe PI objectives, Essential SAFe, Scaled Agile Framework \(SAFe\), Strategic Portfolio Management]
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# Define a SAFe PI objective

Create SAFe program increment \(PI\) objectives so that you can summarize the goals of your team or agile release train \(ART\) for the upcoming PIs.

## Before you begin

Role required: safe\_art\_user, safe\_scrum\_master, or safe\_product\_owner

## About this task

Create your business and technical goals in the form of PI objectives. Associate your PI objectives to an ART or to a team for the duration of a PI.

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Scaled Agile Framework \(SAFe\)** > **PI Objectives**.

    You can also use the PI Objectives related list on the SAFe team form, ART form, or PI form.

2.  Click **New**.

3.  On the form, fill in the fields.

    |Field|Description|
    |-----|-----------|
    |Number|System-generated number for the objective.|
    |Program increment|PI that this objective is planned for.|
    |Committed|Option to indicate if this objective is committed or not.|
    |Type|Type of the objective. Select from either **Program** or **Team**.|
    |Agile release train|ART that this objective is planned for.|
    |Planned business value|Planned business value for this objective. The field is set as an integer score in the range of 1-10. A score of 1 indicates the lowest priority, whereas a score of 10 indicates the highest priority.|
    |Actual business value|Actual business value that is realized from this objective. The field is set as an integer score in the range of 1-10. A score of 1 indicates the lowest priority, whereas a score of 10 indicates the highest priority.|
    |Short description|Brief statement of the objective.|
    |Description|Detailed summary of the objective. Ensure that your description is not too technical or vague.|
    |Work notes|Work notes that indicate the progress of the objective during the PI.|

4.  Click **Submit**.


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