Manually start the asset lifecycle

Updated: March 6, 2026

Under certain circumstances, for example if you import an asset, you have to manually start the lifecycle.

Prerequisites

• The Activate Lifecycle tracker option is selected in the Lifecycle tab of the asset type's global assignment.

  Note The Lifecycle management feature is currently only available for select asset types.

• You have a global role with the Product Rights > Assessments global permission.
• You have a resource role with the following resource permissions, for the community or domain in which the asset is stored:
  • Asset > Update Status
  • Asset > Responsibilities > Add

Steps

1. Open the relevant asset page.
2. Click Start lifecycle.
   
   The Start lifecycle for <name> dialog box appears.
3. Enter the required information.
   

   Option	Description
   Owner	A user or user group to act as Owner for the asset. Owners are responsible for assigning tasks, managing activities, and guiding the asset through its lifecycle.

4. Click Start.
   The Lifecycle tracker is shown on the asset page and populated with the relevant lifecycle activities.
   The specified Owners are sent a notification that the lifecycle has started.