# \#import **URL:** https://community.dhis2.org/tag/import/66.md [Latest](https://community.dhis2.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.dhis2.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.dhis2.org/tags.md) --- ## [ISWE application](https://community.dhis2.org/t/iswe-application/76909)
**Author:** [@ButwhyRex](https://community.dhis2.org/u/ButwhyRex)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [21 September 2026 06:56 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/iswe-application/76909 "2026-09-21T06:56:41Z")
I was USING ISWE import export tool I wanted to import a program stage for specific TEI without creating a new one, I tried Importing it without filling TIE \_ enrollment but it will push an error saying that its blank and I tried filling the same TEI ID i created inside the TEI\_ID section but it rejected that and creat… --- ## [How to Import a DHIS2 Dataset from Test to Production | Metadata Series](https://community.dhis2.org/t/how-to-import-a-dhis2-dataset-from-test-to-production-metadata-series/76621)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 September 2026 12:11 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/how-to-import-a-dhis2-dataset-from-test-to-production-metadata-series/76621 "2026-09-07T12:11:45Z")
Have you tested a DHIS2 dataset and now need to move the configuration into your production instance? You have your export file ready, but how do you now import your DHIS2 dataset? In this Short, I walk through how to import a dataset from a test instance into production. This is about moving the dataset metadata/co… --- ## [WorldPop Global 2: Yearly High-Resolution Population Data is now available in DHIS2](https://community.dhis2.org/t/worldpop-global-2-yearly-high-resolution-population-data-is-now-available-in-dhis2/70851)
**Author:** [@Bruno](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Bruno)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [5 March 2026 21:19 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/worldpop-global-2-yearly-high-resolution-population-data-is-now-available-in-dhis2/70851 "2026-03-05T21:19:51Z")
Dear DHIS2 Community, We are excited to announce the release of WorldPop Global2 population datasets in DHIS2. This release includes support across: Import/Export App - v101.3.1 Maps App - v101.6.0 DHIS2 Climate Tools The Global2 datasets developed by WorldPop provide high-resolution annual population estimates fro… --- ## [import/Export error](https://community.dhis2.org/t/import-export-error/66284)
**Author:** [@ataallah](https://community.dhis2.org/u/ataallah)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [16 June 2025 09:22 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/import-export-error/66284 "2025-06-16T09:22:15Z")
I have this error when trying to import from v 2.41 to 2.42 Provided TrackedEntityAttributes: (IUYfrMxv9e5,VKHfCctjYtp) are not part of the selected TrackedEntityType/Program I checjed the TrackedEntityType & the Progr… --- ## [Import Organization Units Fast with 3 Simple Steps](https://community.dhis2.org/t/import-organization-units-fast-with-3-simple-steps/64124)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [18 March 2025 21:12 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/import-organization-units-fast-with-3-simple-steps/64124 "2025-03-18T21:12:15Z")
Remember when I talked about “Getting Started with DHIS2”? Now, imagine this—you’ve just started, and suddenly, you get a request to add 1,000 organization units in just 6 hours. :scream: Would that be a challenge for you? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! :newspaper: In my latest article, I break down how to impor… --- ## [Bulk events import - random errors in 2.34 - UID is not a valid data element](https://community.dhis2.org/t/bulk-events-import-random-errors-in-2-34-uid-is-not-a-valid-data-element/41462)
**Author:** [@JIMENEZ\_POMARETA\_Ram](https://community.dhis2.org/u/JIMENEZ_POMARETA_Ram)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [15 February 2025 16:44 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/bulk-events-import-random-errors-in-2-34-uid-is-not-a-valid-data-element/41462 "2025-02-15T16:44:52Z")
Hello, I am experiencing an strange error when importing lot of events through the API. The events are quite simple: 1 event per orgUnit with the same structure, containing only 1 value for the same dataElement in the p… --- ## [Import/Export app - TEI import 'Dry run' is actually importing data](https://community.dhis2.org/t/import-export-app-tei-import-dry-run-is-actually-importing-data/62615)
**Author:** [@Edward\_Robinson](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Edward_Robinson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [11 December 2024 17:37 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/import-export-app-tei-import-dry-run-is-actually-importing-data/62615 "2024-12-11T17:37:48Z")
I’m testing TEI import using the data import/export app and noticed that ‘Dry run’ is actually importing and updating data. I’ve added to Jira but just a heads up to anyone else using it. Not sure if other import feature… --- ## [Exporting Metadata user does not have access to](https://community.dhis2.org/t/exporting-metadata-user-does-not-have-access-to/59693)
**Author:** [@Sweety\_Sharma](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Sweety_Sharma)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [28 June 2024 07:39 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/exporting-metadata-user-does-not-have-access-to/59693 "2024-06-28T07:39:49Z")
Hi @team, I want to export all dashboards present in my instance. Currently when i do with Import/Export app i get only those dashboards that my current login user have access to. In my instance even admin users does no… --- ## [API and python woes ... and suggestions!](https://community.dhis2.org/t/api-and-python-woes-and-suggestions/56854)
**Author:** [@gutorm](https://community.dhis2.org/u/gutorm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [31 January 2024 21:12 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/api-and-python-woes-and-suggestions/56854 "2024-01-31T21:12:05Z")
Hello all - sorry if I am posting on the wrong channel, but I wanted to share some stuff with you - I am to lazy and shy to fix the errors and write the docs… It all has to do with using python to call the api to insert… --- ## [Best Practice for Updating Event Data](https://community.dhis2.org/t/best-practice-for-updating-event-data/54130)
**Author:** [@lnfregos](https://community.dhis2.org/u/lnfregos)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [1 December 2023 04:45 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/best-practice-for-updating-event-data/54130 "2023-12-01T04:45:24Z")
Hello, I’m seeking input on how others navigate data management for event data. We often have projects asking us to import or update data from a csv/excel file into dhis2. These files vary in size from 150 cases to 5,00… --- ## [Problems importing GML](https://community.dhis2.org/t/problems-importing-gml/55007)
**Author:** [@bhansen](https://community.dhis2.org/u/bhansen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [20 September 2023 15:32 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/problems-importing-gml/55007 "2023-09-20T15:32:31Z")
Hello there, We’ve a funny little problem with importing GML files via the GML Importer of Import/Export. The file seems to be fine. At least, importing it as a shortened version on play 2.38.4 works. We are version 2.3… --- ## [Importing Events is not working](https://community.dhis2.org/t/importing-events-is-not-working/48597)
**Author:** [@AtikaRahmanPaddo](https://community.dhis2.org/u/AtikaRahmanPaddo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [4 July 2023 18:35 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/importing-events-is-not-working/48597 "2023-07-04T18:35:00Z")
I am trying to import event items for tracker capture programs in DHIS2 (version 2.38.1) in json file which are exported from an instance (version 2.36.6) and it is like taking forever to import. I don’t even know if it … --- ## [Data import error - java.lang.String cannot be cast to java.lang.Boolean](https://community.dhis2.org/t/data-import-error-java-lang-string-cannot-be-cast-to-java-lang-boolean/41728)
**Author:** [@Edward\_Robinson](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Edward_Robinson)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [16 August 2023 13:20 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/data-import-error-java-lang-string-cannot-be-cast-to-java-lang-boolean/41728 "2023-08-16T13:20:51Z")
We upgraded to 2.33 from 2.30 some time back and have noticed an issue with data import. In troubleshooting, I reverted to 2.30 on a test instance to see when the issue arises. It appears to be introduced from 2.31. W… --- ## [TEI Export does not export tracked entity instances with their enrollments (in import export app)](https://community.dhis2.org/t/tei-export-does-not-export-tracked-entity-instances-with-their-enrollments-in-import-export-app/54117)
**Author:** [@mauricejm](https://community.dhis2.org/u/mauricejm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [25 July 2023 10:51 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/tei-export-does-not-export-tracked-entity-instances-with-their-enrollments-in-import-export-app/54117 "2023-07-25T10:51:44Z")
Hi all, I hope you are all doing well. I am trying to export TEIs from one DHIS2 instance to another instance using the TEI Export and TEI Import feature of the Import/Export App. The issue: the data exported with the… --- ## [Event import by Curl Command](https://community.dhis2.org/t/event-import-by-curl-command/53923)
**Author:** [@jamal\_aljadan](https://community.dhis2.org/u/jamal_aljadan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [11 July 2023 15:21 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/event-import-by-curl-command/53923 "2023-07-11T15:21:44Z")
Hello Everyone, I am trying to import 3844 events in 2.38.2 by the command line: curl -k -i -d "@new1.json" "http://demo:81/api/tracker?idScheme=CODE&dataElementIdScheme=UID&categoryOptionComboIdScheme=CODE&async=false… --- ## [Event import](https://community.dhis2.org/t/event-import/45544)
**Author:** [@Knut\_Staring](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Knut_Staring)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [4 July 2023 09:09 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/event-import/45544 "2023-07-04T09:09:34Z")
Happy New Year!. I am trying various methods for importing simple/single events in 2.37.2, but run into issues with all of them: In the Import/Export module, there is an option for Event import, which says: “Import ev… --- ## [Import indicators from csv to dhis2](https://community.dhis2.org/t/import-indicators-from-csv-to-dhis2/52574)
**Author:** [@Suranga](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Suranga)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [21 April 2023 11:15 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/import-indicators-from-csv-to-dhis2/52574 "2023-04-21T11:15:25Z")
Hi, I need help to import indicators from csv to dhis2. I tried metadata import wizard but indicators are not uploading. I’ve two dhis2 instances one for development and another for production. My aim is to push the cr… --- ## [Unable to execute "Event import"](https://community.dhis2.org/t/unable-to-execute-event-import/52650)
**Author:** [@George\_McGuire](https://community.dhis2.org/u/George_McGuire)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [19 April 2023 21:31 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/unable-to-execute-event-import/52650 "2023-04-19T21:31:52Z")
I am new to this tool so I used “Event export” to export a Tracker Program Event, changed only one numeric value and used “Event import” without problems to “overwrite” the value. But I failed when replacing the Event I… --- ## [Metadata Import -](https://community.dhis2.org/t/metadata-import/45978)
**Author:** [@nuttapol](https://community.dhis2.org/u/nuttapol)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [23 February 2023 13:30 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/metadata-import/45978 "2023-02-23T13:30:46Z")
Hi, I’m new in DHIS2, I would like to try to import the WHO package as example for me to learn, e.g. NUTR00\_1.0.0\_DHIS2.37. I click ‘dry run’ ok with total of created and updated. But when I click ‘Start Import’ it said … --- ## [Is it possible to import excel data into dhis2](https://community.dhis2.org/t/is-it-possible-to-import-excel-data-into-dhis2/50872)
**Author:** [@Sudarshan](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Sudarshan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [22 December 2022 08:50 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/is-it-possible-to-import-excel-data-into-dhis2/50872 "2022-12-22T08:50:41Z")
Hello, I need help to import stage data from excel to dhis2. I tried data import wizard but stages data is not uploading. Please give the steps and Excel format. (My program type - tracker) --- ## [How to import registration data with stages into DHIS2?](https://community.dhis2.org/t/how-to-import-registration-data-with-stages-into-dhis2/50859)
**Author:** [@Sudarshan](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Sudarshan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [19 December 2022 22:42 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/how-to-import-registration-data-with-stages-into-dhis2/50859 "2022-12-19T22:42:32Z")
I have data in CSV file, there is data of patient registration and their stages. Also some data fields are Boolean type. How can I import this data? Please help. --- ## [Please work on fixing CSV Import](https://community.dhis2.org/t/please-work-on-fixing-csv-import/49286)
**Author:** [@chase.freeman](https://community.dhis2.org/u/chase.freeman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [26 August 2022 15:16 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/please-work-on-fixing-csv-import/49286 "2022-08-26T15:16:23Z")
CSV import for the tracker model is not working, and has not worked for a long time. Much of the community relies on CSV because they do not have the skillsets to work JSON or XML. This is a serious issue for many implem… --- ## [What to do when an error happens? How to check the import summary?](https://community.dhis2.org/t/what-to-do-when-an-error-happens-how-to-check-the-import-summary/36199)
**Author:** [@SDKAAA](https://community.dhis2.org/u/SDKAAA)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [17 June 2021 14:39 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/what-to-do-when-an-error-happens-how-to-check-the-import-summary/36199 "2021-06-17T14:39:33Z")
We frequently face this message on DHIS2: “An error occurred, please check import summary” 2 main things help in identifying the reason for the problem: from the server side, and in case you have access to it, y… --- ## [Import GML](https://community.dhis2.org/t/import-gml/46605)
**Author:** [@Sozanga\_Sanou](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Sozanga_Sanou)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [28 March 2022 07:29 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/import-gml/46605 "2022-03-28T07:29:53Z")
Hello everyone, I can’t import the GML data! I need help. Should I convert the shapefile to another format before converting back to GML? What should I do? --- ## [Import legacy data](https://community.dhis2.org/t/import-legacy-data/45927)
**Author:** [@nuttapol](https://community.dhis2.org/u/nuttapol)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [15 February 2022 09:36 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/import-legacy-data/45927 "2022-02-15T09:36:30Z")
Dear all, I have data in MS Excel or MS Access format, I would like to import those data to DHIS2. So far, I define data element and data set. Please advise how to accomplish this task. Thank you very much. --- ## [How to get DataElement IDs for a Dataset including their category combination](https://community.dhis2.org/t/how-to-get-dataelement-ids-for-a-dataset-including-their-category-combination/42111)
**Author:** [@mountain](https://community.dhis2.org/u/mountain)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [2 March 2021 05:53 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/how-to-get-dataelement-ids-for-a-dataset-including-their-category-combination/42111 "2021-03-02T05:53:47Z")
Hello team, I was looking at DataElement IDs API. \[api/dataElements?filter=dataSetElements.dataSet.id:eq:KZVocCMDLjh\] I noticed we have an API that gets DataElement IDs but these dont pull DataElement IDs with their ca… --- ## [DB clears automatically after import Data from another instance](https://community.dhis2.org/t/db-clears-automatically-after-import-data-from-another-instance/41444)
**Author:** [@sthrohit](https://community.dhis2.org/u/sthrohit)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [10 December 2020 03:54 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/db-clears-automatically-after-import-data-from-another-instance/41444 "2020-12-10T03:54:58Z")
After importing OUs, Tracker Data from another instance. DB automatically gets clear after some period of uses. i tried many versions of dhis2 but the problem still persist. What causes DB to flush all the data automatic… --- ## [Importing OrgUnits into DHIS2](https://community.dhis2.org/t/importing-orgunits-into-dhis2/39900)
**Author:** [@Otini](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Otini)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [27 July 2020 10:06 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/importing-orgunits-into-dhis2/39900 "2020-07-27T10:06:43Z")
Dear DHIS2 Community, I am having trouble importing orgunits into DHIS2. I imported the csv (with about 26,000 orguits) but the data is not being reflected into DHIS2. I tried to manually created one of the orgunit and … --- ## [Boolean Data Type - Data Import Wizard](https://community.dhis2.org/t/boolean-data-type-data-import-wizard/39141)
**Author:** [@vikwato](https://community.dhis2.org/u/vikwato)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [5 May 2020 10:43 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/boolean-data-type-data-import-wizard/39141 "2020-05-05T10:43:31Z")
Hi @carapai and anyone facing this challenge with the Data Import Wizard. What is the correct value to use for the Boolean data type? I have tried true/false, TRUE/FALSE, 1/0 but still shows as a conflict as shown below… --- ## [Import program with notifing template and stage with customized form](https://community.dhis2.org/t/import-program-with-notifing-template-and-stage-with-customized-form/39039)
**Author:** [@linxd](https://community.dhis2.org/u/linxd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [29 April 2020 00:06 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/import-program-with-notifing-template-and-stage-with-customized-form/39039 "2020-04-29T00:06:56Z")
this is the error info as fellow: (when import from dhis2.32 to dhis2.33.3 ,just program metedata ) UID type property message MKEXzLOeZPB Program Invalid reference \[fgjrJznEk83\] (Prog… [Next page](https://community.dhis2.org/tag/import/66.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=import)