Data Import from previous Data Export broken
frappe/frappe 1 comments 1mo ago
mediumopenScope: somewhat clearSkill match: maybeTest focusedFrappe / ERPNextPython
Why this is a good first issue
Data export format doesn't match import template requirements
AI Summary
The issue reports that exported CSV data cannot be reimported due to template mismatch between export and import functions. This appears to be a compatibility issue between versions that needs investigation of both export and import templates. The problem is reproducible but may require understanding of both data handling systems.
Issue Description
Description of the issue
A Data Export CSV cannot be used in a Data Import for the same DocType. It seems the Data Export uses the older Data Import template from version 12.
Context information (for bug reports)
I was attempting to replicate some data from a production environment to a staging environment.
Output of bench version
erpnext 13.x.x-develop
frappe 13.4.1
Steps to reproduce the issue
(using "Item" as an example)
- Ensure some items are in your system
- Data Export > Export all Items
- Data Import > Import using CSV from Step 2
Observed result
Expected result
The Export and Import templates should match
Stacktrace / full error message
Row X
- Row has more values than columns
Additional information
ERPNext image; standard installation
A possible workaround is to do a Update Import on the primary s
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Risk Flags
- data import/export compatibility
- template mismatch
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