---
title: "Finalizing a Data Import"
description: "Every data import can be finalized in order to prevent it from being changed or deleted."
source_url: https://support.lucanet.com/en/documentation/consolidation-financial-planning/imports-journals/importing-data-into-reporting-entities/completing-data-import
language: en
last_updated: 2026-05-01
---
# Finalizing a Data Import

## Overview

Every data import can be finalized in order to prevent it from being changed or deleted.

## Finalizing a Data Import

To finalize a data import:

1. In the tree view, right-click the name of the desired data import and choose **Finalize data import** from the context menu.

    ![Finalizing a data import](https://support.lucanet.com/assets/docs-images/consolidation-financial-planning/imports-journals/importing-data-into-reporting-entities/completing-data-import/_images/en/finalize_dataimport.png)
    Finalizing a data import

    The following message is displayed:

    ![Confirmation dialog for finalizing an import](https://support.lucanet.com/assets/docs-images/consolidation-financial-planning/imports-journals/importing-data-into-reporting-entities/completing-data-import/_images/en/message_finalize_import.png)
    Confirmation dialog for finalizing an import

2. Click **Yes**.

    The data import is finalized and indicated as finalized in the tree view via the finalize data import icon.

> **Note:** Postings created by data imports can be undone using the cancellation postings in Lucanet.Financial Client.