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title: Create RIDAC item for a goal
description: Create RIDAC items \(Risks, Issues, Decisions, Actions, Changes\) for a goal to track and manage governance across the goal lifecycle.
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release: australia
product: Scenario Planning in SPW
classification: scenario-planning-in-spw
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last_updated: "2026-09-03"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Manage portfolio plan goals, Portfolio Planning in Strategic Planning Workspace, Strategic Planning, Strategic Portfolio Management]
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# Create RIDAC item for a goal

Create RIDAC items \(Risks, Issues, Decisions, Actions, Changes\) for a goal to track and manage governance across the goal lifecycle.

## About this task

RIDAC is a governance framework that tracks five key item types for goals:

-   **Risks:** Potential events or conditions that could negatively impact the goal or its outcomes.
-   **Issues:** Current problems or blockers that require immediate attention and resolution.
-   **Decisions:** Critical choices or approvals needed to move the goal forward.
-   **Actions:** Specific tasks or steps required to address risks, issues, or implement decisions.
-   **Changes:** Modifications to scope, schedule, resources, or other goal attributes.

Creating RIDAC items for your goals provides a unified view of governance activities, ensuring visibility across the portfolio and enabling better decision-making.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn\_apw\_advanced.spw\_goal\_user and sn\_align\_core.apw\_user

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Strategic Planning** > **Strategic Planning Workspace** > **Portfolio Planning**.

2.  From the list of portfolio plans, select one and then select **Goals**.

3.  In the Goals view, select the **Goals and targets** tab.

4.  From the goals list, select a goal and open its full details page for which you want to create a RIDAC item.

5.  Create a RIDAC item for the goal.

    Select the RIDAC item type you want to create and follow the steps below:

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For this RIDAC item

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Do this

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Risk

</td><td>

1.  Select **Risks**.
2.  On the Risk form, fill the required details.
3.  Select **Save**.


</td></tr><tr><td>

Issue

</td><td>

1.  Select **Issues**.
2.  On the Issue form, fill the required details.
3.  Select **Save**.


</td></tr><tr><td>

Decision

</td><td>

1.  Select **Decisions**.
2.  On the Decision form, fill the required details.
3.  Select **Save**.


</td></tr><tr><td>

Action

</td><td>

1.  Select **Actions**.
2.  On the Action form, fill the required details.
3.  Select **Save**.


</td></tr><tr><td>

Change

</td><td>

1.  Select **Changes**.
2.  On the Change form, fill the required details.
3.  Select **Save**.


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## Result

The RIDAC item has been created successfully. The item now appears on the RIDAC page of the goal, contributing to a unified view of all governance activities for the goal. You can view, update, or track related items from the RIDAC interface.