---
title: Add risks to a demand
description: Add a risk to a demand to identify, analyze, prioritize, plan, and track potential problems during any phase of the demand life cycle.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/it-business-management/strategic-planning/add-risks-for-a-demand.html
release: australia
product: Strategic Planning
classification: strategic-planning
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-06-23"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Manage demands, Use, Next Experience for Demand Management in Strategic Planning, Strategic Planning, Strategic Portfolio Management]
---

# Add risks to a demand

Add a risk to a demand to identify, analyze, prioritize, plan, and track potential problems during any phase of the demand life cycle.

## Before you begin

Role required: it\_demand\_manager

## About this task

A risk is any uncertain event that can potentially impact the success or outcome of a demand. For example, an incorrect estimate of factors like financial outlay or resource assignments can cause schedule slippage.

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **Workspaces** > **Strategic Planning Workspace**.

2.  Select the Demands icon \[Omitted image "demands-icon.png"\].

3.  Open a demand from the **List** page.

4.  Select **Details** from the navigation menu.

5.  Select the **Risks** tab.

    **Note:** If the **Risks** tab isn't visible, select **More** > **Risks**.

6.  Select **New**.

7.  On the Risk form, fill in the fields.

    For a description of the field values, see [Risk form](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/it-business-management/strategic-planning/risk-form-dw.md).

8.  Select **Save**.