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How to: Import and Export Data in Standard Import Export Format

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You can import and export general ledger data according to the standard import export (SIE) format. By specifying SIE dimensions and file types, you can specify the level of detail covered by import or export transactions. For more information, see Standard Import Export Group.

To import data in SIE format

  1. In the Search box, enter SIE Import, and then choose the related link.

  2. Fill in the fields as described in the following table.

    Field Description

    File Name

    Enter the name and path of the file that you want to import.

    Gen. Journal Template

    Select a general journal template.

    Gen. Journal Batch

    Select a general journal batch.

    Dimensions

    Select the SIE dimensions to import.

    Insert G/L Account

    Select if the general ledger account in the import file is missing in the chart of accounts and needs to be set up during the import process.

    Use Number Series for Doc. No.

    Select if a document number is not provided in the import file.

  3. Choose the OK button.

To export data in SIE format

  1. In the Search box, enter SIE Export, and then choose the related link.

  2. On the G/L Account FastTab, choose the appropriate filters.

  3. On the Options FastTab, fill in the fields as described in the following table.

    Field Description

    File Type

    Select the type of file to be created. Select from one of the following options:

    • Year - End Balances - Contains the annual account balance carried forward for all accounts in the chart of accounts.

    • Periodic Balances - Contains the annual account balance carried forward and monthly changes for all accounts in the chart of accounts.

    • Object Balances - Contains the annual account balance carried forward, monthly changes, and balances on the object level, such as cost units and projects, for all accounts in the chart of accounts.

    • Transactions - Contains all the general ledger entries for the period.

    File Name

    Enter the name and path of the file that you want to create.

    Contact

    Enter the contact person. This field is optional.

    Comments

    Describe the content of the file.

    Dimensions

    Select the dimensions to export.

    Fiscal Year

    Enter the fiscal tax year.

  4. Choose the OK button.

See Also

Reference

SIE Dimensions
SIE Import
SIE Export

Concepts

Sweden Local Functionality

Other Resources

Standard Import Export Group