ARecord ProducerinServiceNowis atype of Catalog Itemthat allows users to create records intables(such as Incidents, Change Requests, or HR Cases) from theService Catalog. It provides asimplified and user-friendly interfacefor users to submit structured data without needing direct access to the actual form or database tables.
Key Features of a Record Producer:✔Creates task-based recordsin the appropriate table (e.g.,incident,sc_task,problem).
✔Uses a simplified forminstead of the standard form view of a record.
✔Can trigger workflows and business ruleswhen submitted.
✔Maps user inputs to table fieldsviaVariable Mappings.
An employee wants toreport a broken laptopbut does not need to see the fullIncident form.
The IT team creates aRecord Producernamed "Report an IT Issue" in theService Catalog.
The Record Producercollects user input(e.g., issue description, urgency, contact information).
Upon submission, itcreates an Incident record (incidenttable)in ServiceNow.
Example Use Case:
Why the Correct Answer is D:D. A Record Producer is a type of a Catalog Item that allows users to create task-based records from the Service Catalog(Correct)
This is the most accurate description of aRecord Producer.
It allows users tocreate recordsin a specifiedtask table (Incident, Change, Request, etc.)through theService Catalog.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect:A. A Record Producer is a type of Catalog Item that is used for Requests, not Services (Incorrect)
Record Producers are not limited to Requests.
They can create various types of records, including Incidents, Change Requests, and HR Cases.
B. A Record Producer creates user records (Incorrect)
A Record Producerdoes not create user records(users are managed in thesys_usertable).
Instead, itcreates task-based recordsin other tables likeincidentorsc_task.
C. A Record Producer is a type of Catalog Item that provides easy ordering by bundling requests (Incorrect)
Order Guides, not Record Producers, handlebundling multiple Catalog Items into a single request.
ARecord Producer creates a single recordin a defined table.
Comparison: Record Producer vs. Other Catalog ItemsFeature
Record Producer
Standard Catalog Item
Order Guide
Creates a record in a ServiceNow table
Yes
No
No
Used to order physical/digital goods
No
Yes
Yes
Can bundle multiple requests
No
No
Yes
Uses a form-based submission
Yes
Yes
Yes
[References:ServiceNow Documentation: Record Producers Overview, ServiceNow Learning: Creating and Managing Record Producers, ServiceNow Docs: Service Catalog Fundamentals, , , , ]
