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Release: Australia · Updated: 2026-03-12 · Official documentation · View source

Create a child task

Add child tasks to a workplace case when needed. The application enables you to create a child task instantly from the case details page.

Before you begin

Verify that you have installed the required plugins.

Role required: sn_wsd_case.workplace_agent

Procedure

  1. Log in to Agent Workplace Service for Mobile application.

    The launch screen opens with your Work view.

  2. On the Work view page, go to any one of the following sections to open the case to which you want to add a child task.

    • My work overview
    • My work
    • Group work
    • Unassigned work
    • Select the case.

    The case details page of the selected case opens separately.

  3. Select the

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icon on the top right of the header.
  1. Select Create task.

  2. On the form, fill in the fields.

    On the form, the Parent case field is automatically set with the case number of the case to which you are adding this child task.

    Note: You can also create a task by quick action without connecting to any parent case from the Work view page in the Workplace Agent for mobile application.

    FieldDescription
    Workplace task typeSet the type of task
    Short descriptionEnter a short description about the task.
    DescriptionEnter a detailed description about the task.
    Workplace locationSelect the location for which you’re creating the task.
    Workplace service itemSelect the workplace item if the task is associated with a workplace service item.
    Product modelSelect the product model.
    AssetSelect the asset type.
    PrioritySet the priority of the task.
    StateSet the state of the task.
    Expected startEnter the expected start date.
    Due dateEnter the due date.
    CostEnter the cost for the task.
    VendorSelect the suitable vendor.
    Assignment groupSelect the assignment group to which the task belongs.
    Assigned toSelect the user agent to whom you want to assign the task.
    StateSet the state of the task.
    Parent caseTask is created for the parent case
    Sign templateSelect a signing template.
    Add attachmentAdd attachment related to the task.
  3. Select Submit.

Result

The child task is created. After creation, the child task details are displayed in a separate page. For more information about actions that you can perform on a task, refer to Edit or view a child task.

Parent Topic:Use Workplace Agent for mobile

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