In the ServiceNow Service Catalog, a REQ number represents a Request (REQ) record, which functions as an order number for a service request. When a user submits a request through the Service Catalog, the system generates a Request (REQ) record, which tracks the overall order.
REQ (Request Record) – The Order Number
This is the parent record that represents the entire order/request submitted by the user.
It contains key details such as the requester, the total cost, approval status, and the overall request state.
Example: REQ0010023
RITM (Requested Item) – The Individual Catalog Item
Each item requested within a REQ has its own Requested Item (RITM) record.
The RITM tracks the fulfillment of a specific item within the order.
Example: RITM0010456 (a single laptop ordered in a request)
TASK (Catalog Task) – The Actions to Complete the Request
Catalog Tasks (TASK) are created under an RITM to handle specific fulfillment steps.
Multiple tasks can exist under a single RITM, assigned to different fulfillment teams.
Example: TASK0013456 (a task assigned to IT Support to configure the laptop)
Breakdown of the Service Catalog Request Structure:
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect:❌ B. The stage (Incorrect)
The stage of a request is part of the request lifecycle (e.g., Approval, Fulfillment, Completed), but it is not represented by the REQ number.
❌ C. The task to complete (Incorrect)
A task to complete is represented by a Catalog Task (TASK), not the REQ number.
Tasks are specific actions assigned to fulfill an item request.
❌ D. The individual item in the order (Incorrect)
An individual item in a Service Catalog request is represented by a Requested Item (RITM), not the REQ number.
Example Scenario:A user submits a request for a new laptop and a software license:
REQ0012345 → Tracks the overall request (Order Number)
RITM0016789 → Laptop Request
RITM0016790 → Software License Request
ServiceNow Documentation: Request Management Overview
ServiceNow Learning: Service Catalog Fundamentals
ServiceNow Docs: Understanding Requests, RITMs, and Tasks
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