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3159989 - What is the best practice to import a great number of dictionary items via Excel?

Symptom

What is the best practice to import a large number of dictionary items via Excel, as importing a high volume of entries (e.g., several thousand in one file) can lead to long processing times, failed imports, or incomplete results

Resolution

To ensure a stable and successful import, follow these recommendations:

  • Limit each Excel import file to approximately 500 entries or fewer
  • For larger datasets, split the data into multiple files
  • Perform the import in separate batches rather than in one single upload
  • Allow each import to complete before starting the next one

This approach reduces the risk of timeouts and improves overall system responsiveness during the import process.

You can find out more about dictionary imports in our user handbook: Import Dictionary Entries

Keywords

Signavio, Dictionary Import, Excel Import, Dictionary Entries, Process Manager, Import Failure, Batch Import
, KBA , BPI-SIG-CA-INT-DIC , Dictionary Import / Export for SAP Signavio , How To

Product

SAP Signavio Process Manager all versions ; Signavio Process Manager all versions