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Posted on by jaybeegee

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hi! I am trying to load a config package with many rows however only 5 columns and the process does not complete and gets stuck - is this a known glitch?

I thought I read that the limit is 500k!

edit: running Business Central SaaS Version: W1 25.2 (Platform 25.2.29617.0 + Application 25.2.27733.29622)

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Jun Wang 8,152 Super User 2025 Season 2 on at

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Please share what tables are included in the package and how many fields as well. It might be the set up of config package causing the issue. Data volume is likely the cause as well.

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keoma99 138 on at

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try this free import/export extension.

https://dmsiworks.com/apps/import-export-powertool

if you tried it, please tell about your experiences.

a very alternative way.

there is some development needed. change the export to import.

https://demiliani.com/2023/10/09/dynamics-365-business-central-and-large-data-export-to-excel-via-power-automate-use-graph-api/

cheers

Dipl.Ing. Franz Kalchmair

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Inkey Solutions 2,075 on at

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Many users have faced slowdowns when bulk importing attribute lines. Additionally, we are also advising against using configuration packages for large data imports due to performance issues.

To improve performance, users can:

Split the data into smaller batches and import them using a configuration package (standard method).

Use XMLports for structured and efficient bulk data imports (custom method).

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Pragadeeswaran P 22 on at

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Hi,

There is no limit for configuration package, but it is not recommended for huge volume of data. Better you can split the records like 20,000 k and then try again.

Regards,

Pragadeeswaran.P

Congruent Info-Tech Pvt Ltd. https://www.congruentsoft.com/

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Jainam M. Kothari 12,116 Super User 2025 Season 2 on at

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Hello,

Configuration Package are not recommending for large data. It is convenient, but slow.

Building your own xmlport to import data will save a lot of your time.

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YUN ZHU 89,846 Super User 2025 Season 2 on at

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Does it include blob fields, such as images?

This is a new feature in BC24, so remove these fields and try again.

Business Central 2024 wave 1 (BC24): Export, import multiline text with Configuration Packages (Use BLOB type fields in Configuration Packages)

https://yzhums.com/48983/

Thanks

ZHU

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Gerardo Rentería Ga... 22,524 Most Valuable Professional on at

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Hi, good day
I hope this can help you, and give you some hints.

Solved: Configuration Pack Record Limit

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: How to Export and Import Data (Using XMLports) | Dynamics 365 Lab

Best Regards
Gerardo

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jaybeegee 193 on at

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Yes @Mohan Joseph and it might have been down to your point 4!

@keoma99 yes it works with a few records and I am currently using 5 fields - what do you mean " check error protocol" please?

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Mohan Joseph 32 on at

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This could be due to one of below :

1. The record at 188700 might contain invalid data that fails to validate.

2. The record might depend on another missing record.

3. Due to large data, the performance of import process might be affected.

4. Insufficient system resources.

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did you use all fields in the table(s)? which table data do you import?

try with only 1-3 records, check error protocol.

cheers

Dipl.Ing. Franz Kalchmair
Work: DFK-Consult
Blog: DFK's Tech Blog
linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/f-p-k-27507120b/

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