web
You’re offline. This is a read only version of the page.
close
Skip to main content

Notifications

Announcements

No record found.

Community site session details

Community site session details

Session Id :
Finance | Project Operations, Human Resources, ...
Answered

Not able to import project expense categories

(1) ShareShare
ReportReport
Posted on by 96
Hi Everyone,
 
I am trying to import Project expense categories, however system is giving error everytime. I am able to import the project categories, however not able to import the project expense categories. Getting below error everytime:
 
 
I have imported the data in below sequence:
 
Category group: Imported
Shared category: Imported
Category table: Imported
Project category: Imported however cannot be used as expense related information is missing which is supposed to be updated via Expense category entity
Expense category: Error
 
Any assistance would be appreciated.
I have the same question (0)
  • Waed Ayyad Profile Picture
    9,039 Super User 2025 Season 2 on at
    Hi,
     
    Did you try to trace the code? Maybe it gives you more information about your issue.
     
    Thanks,
    Waed Ayyad
  • Layan Jwei Profile Picture
    8,097 Super User 2025 Season 2 on at
    Hi,

    I would advice if you export one record from the entity, then try to import it again to see if any errors appear. Then if no issues, use the file you exported to change some of the fields value that matches what you need then try and import it and see if the issue persists.

    Also if the data you are importing depends on some tables, then make sure the data does exist in the other tables.

    Thanks,
    Layan Jweihan
    Please mark this answer as "Verified" if it solved your issue. In order to help others who will face a similar issue in the future
  • gauravvirdi Profile Picture
    96 on at
    Hi Layan,
     
    Thankyou for you response.
     
    I have tried creating the record and then importing the same by making some changes however it doesn't work. The same error will come.
     
    It will happen only if you are trying to import expense categories which will be used in project also. If you try to create project categories through DMF it will work.
     
    Regards
     
  • Verified answer
    Alireza Eshaghzadeh Profile Picture
    14,672 Super User 2025 Season 2 on at
    Hi,
    To import a project category, you need to follow this sequence:
    1-Shared category
    2-Category table
    3-Project category group
    4-Project category

    It appears that the Category table is missing in your case. You can try exporting the data using the entity and then use the template to import the data.

    Best regards,
    Alireza Eshaghzadeh,
    https://dynfotech.com/
  • Suggested answer
    Udaykumar Koppanati Profile Picture
    4 on at
    I had the same issue and MS suggested to remove the field USEINPROJECT in the expense category from the mapping table before importing. I have tested and it is working fine. I only used copy into legal entity functionality.
     

Under review

Thank you for your reply! To ensure a great experience for everyone, your content is awaiting approval by our Community Managers. Please check back later.

Helpful resources

Quick Links

Responsible AI policies

As AI tools become more common, we’re introducing a Responsible AI Use…

Neeraj Kumar – Community Spotlight

We are honored to recognize Neeraj Kumar as our Community Spotlight honoree for…

Leaderboard > Finance | Project Operations, Human Resources, AX, GP, SL

#1
Martin Dráb Profile Picture

Martin Dráb 664 Most Valuable Professional

#2
André Arnaud de Calavon Profile Picture

André Arnaud de Cal... 522 Super User 2025 Season 2

#3
Sohaib Cheema Profile Picture

Sohaib Cheema 303 User Group Leader

Last 30 days Overall leaderboard

Product updates

Dynamics 365 release plans