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title: Create a root cause analysis
description: Create a root cause analysis \(RCA\) to identify the underlying cause of an issue and implement effective, long-term solutions.
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last_updated: "2026-03-12"
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# Create a root cause analysis

Create a root cause analysis \(RCA\) to identify the underlying cause of an issue and implement effective, long-term solutions.

## Before you begin

Role required: Quality Issue Management Admin or product non-conformance resolver \(sn\_mfg\_qm.product\_non\_conformance\_case\_resolver\)

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **Workspaces** > **CSM/FSM Configurable Workspace** > **List** > **Product Non Conformance Case** > **Root Cause Analysis Task**.

2.  Select **New**.

3.  On the Root Cause Analysis Task form, fill in the fields.

    For a description of the field values, see [Root cause analysis task form](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/manufacturing/mco-root-cause-analysis-task-form.md).

4.  Select **Save**.

5.  Select **Discuss**.

    The Start a Sidebar discussion window is displayed.

    For more information on the sidebar discussion window, see .

6.  Select **Save**.


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