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title: "Creating and Executing the Data Import into CFP"
description: "Once the script, the data source, and the assigment table to be used for the import have been created, you can create and execute the actual import and assignment of data in CFP."
source_url: https://support.lucanet.com/en/documentation/xp-a---extended-planning-and-analysis/integrating-data/guideline-data-exchange-xPA-CFP/importing-data-from-xpa-to-cfp/creating-and-executing-the-data-import-into-CFP
language: en
last_updated: 2026-05-28
---
# Creating and Executing the Data Import

## Overview

Once the script, the data source, and the assignment table to be used for the import have been created, you can create and execute the actual import and assignment of data in CFP.

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**Note for customers who still use Lucanet.Financial Client**

You can either perform this step in the Lucanet CFO Solution Platform or in Lucanet.Financial Client. The data import will be visible and editable in both systems, no matter where you created it.
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## Creating a Data Import

To create a data import:

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Choose the command **Create | Data import** from the context menu of the **Data imports** root folder or a data import folder.

Creating a data import

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Enter a name for the data import in the **Create data import** dialog and click **Save**.

 The data import is created. The **detail view** of the data import is displayed as follows:

Detail view of a data import

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Configure the data import (see section [Configuring the Data Import](#configure_import)).
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Import the data (see section [Executing the Data Import](#excecute_import)).

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## Configuring the Data Import

Click **Edit** to configure the data import. The following options are available in the detail view of a data import:

| Option | Description |
|---------|---------|
| Name | Name of the data import |
| Data source | The data source to be used |
| Configure | Opens the dialog with the properties of the data source. Used to check or change the **data source**(see chapter [Creating and Configuring the Data Source](https://support.lucanet.com/en/documentation/xp-a---extended-planning-and-analysis/integrating-data/guideline-data-exchange-xPA-CFP/importing-data-from-xpa-to-cfp/creating-and-cconfiguring-the-data-source-for_xPA-import.md)). |
| Assignment table | The **assignment table** to be used. |

## Executing the Data Import

To execute the data import:

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Click **1\. Import**. The **Configuration** dialog is displayed:

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Dialog for the configuration of the import parameters
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Choose the following to be used for the import:
 - **Import type**
 - **Fiscal year**
 - **Accounting period**
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If necessary, you can open the tab with the script name to adjust the [configuration of the data source](https://support.lucanet.com/en/documentation/xp-a---extended-planning-and-analysis/integrating-data/guideline-data-exchange-xPA-CFP/importing-data-from-xpa-to-cfp/creating-and-cconfiguring-the-data-source-for_xPA-import.md) before you execute the import.

 Lucanet recommends to make these settings in the data source directly to avoid configuring the settings every time you execute a data import.
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Click **Save**. If there are any missing assignments, these assignments will be displayed in the detail view of the import:

Detail view with the display of missing assignments

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Click **2\. Assign**. The **assignments** are displayed, for example as follows:

Assignment table with missing assignments

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Check the assignments and, if necessary, edit any missing assignments. For a detailed instruction on how to assign data, see [Assigning Data](https://support.lucanet.com/en/documentation/consolidation-financial-planning/imports-journals/importing-data-into-reporting-entities/assign-data.md)).
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Save the data import by clicking **3\. Save**.

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Every newly-created data import can only be saved when the import has been successfully performed and all elements have been assigned so that debit = credit is guaranteed in the general ledger (assets side = equity and liabilities side).
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As soon as a data import has been successfully saved, the data of the created postings are displayed on the **Postings** tab. You can open the details of each posting by clicking the corresponding link in the **Posting** column.

Furthermore, the **data source** and **assignment table** used for this import can be accessed via a link in the general properties of the data import.

Postings created by the import from xP&A
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