# \#metadata **URL:** https://community.dhis2.org/tag/metadata/46.md [Latest](https://community.dhis2.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.dhis2.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.dhis2.org/tags.md) --- ## [How to Create a Simple Custom Form in DHIS2 | Metadata Series](https://community.dhis2.org/t/how-to-create-a-simple-custom-form-in-dhis2-metadata-series/76994)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 September 2026 13:18 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/how-to-create-a-simple-custom-form-in-dhis2-metadata-series/76994 "2026-09-21T13:18:35Z")
Want to create a Custom Form quickly in DHIS2? In this short tutorial, I walk through the basic process of creating a simple Custom Form using the HTML editor. This is a simple example to help you get started and understand how the pieces fit together. Have you created a Custom Form in DHIS2 before? Wh… --- ## [DHIS2 Custom Forms: When and Why to Use Them | Step-by-Step Tutorial | Metadata Series](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-custom-forms-when-and-why-to-use-them-step-by-step-tutorial-metadata-series/76837)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 September 2026 10:02 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-custom-forms-when-and-why-to-use-them-step-by-step-tutorial-metadata-series/76837 "2026-09-14T10:02:39Z")
If Default Forms are automatically generated, and Section Forms let you organise and group your data elements, what happens when you need more control over how your data entry form looks or behaves? That’s where Custom Forms come in. Custom Forms give you greater flexibility to design your data entry form using an HT… --- ## [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… --- ## [New Release: BAO Import Foundry (BIF) v1.3.6 is now available!](https://community.dhis2.org/t/new-release-bao-import-foundry-bif-v1-3-6-is-now-available/68991)
**Author:** [@WumiOjo](https://community.dhis2.org/u/WumiOjo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [24 August 2026 12:27 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/new-release-bao-import-foundry-bif-v1-3-6-is-now-available/68991 "2026-08-24T12:27:55Z")
Hi everyone! I’m happy to share that the latest release of the BAO Import Foundry (BIF) v1.3.6 is now available. This release brings full compatibility with DHIS2 v42 (while maintaining backward compatibility with v39 … --- ## [When a “simple” DHIS2 form becomes a monthly data-quality headache 😅](https://community.dhis2.org/t/when-a-simple-dhis2-form-becomes-a-monthly-data-quality-headache/76129)
**Author:** [@Mr\_jorge](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mr_jorge)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [18 August 2026 10:03 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/when-a-simple-dhis2-form-becomes-a-monthly-data-quality-headache/76129 "2026-08-18T10:03:45Z")
We had a checklist form that needed to be digitized for data collection. After reviewing the requirements, everything pointed toward using a DHIS2 Aggregate Program: Monthly reporting Aggregated summary of monthly data Category combinations required No need to track individual beneficiaries Everything checked out. S… --- ## [Data Exchange on Demo instances](https://community.dhis2.org/t/data-exchange-on-demo-instances/75179)
**Author:** [@feh](https://community.dhis2.org/u/feh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [30 June 2026 11:37 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/data-exchange-on-demo-instances/75179 "2026-06-30T11:37:23Z")
I am testing the the data exchange functionality using Source: DHIS 2 Demo - wahid khan Destination: https://play.im.dhis2.org/stable-2-40-11-1 username: admin pass: district I get the permissions error. Status: 403 { "httpStatus": "Forbidden", "httpStatusCode": 403, "status": "ERROR", "message": … --- ## [When More Data Becomes a Burden: Why Indicators Matter in DHIS2 | DHIS2 Metadata Series](https://community.dhis2.org/t/when-more-data-becomes-a-burden-why-indicators-matter-in-dhis2-dhis2-metadata-series/72317)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [18 May 2026 11:21 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/when-more-data-becomes-a-burden-why-indicators-matter-in-dhis2-dhis2-metadata-series/72317 "2026-05-18T11:21:16Z")
One of the recurring challenges in information system design is collecting large volumes of data that are never meaningfully used. This increases reporting burden and can ultimately affect data quality and use. In this short video, I briefly explore why indicators matter in DHIS2 and how they help guide more purposefu… --- ## [Importing Organisation Units Using CSV (Step-by-Step) | DHIS2 Metadata Series](https://community.dhis2.org/t/importing-organisation-units-using-csv-step-by-step-dhis2-metadata-series/71988)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 April 2026 13:05 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/importing-organisation-units-using-csv-step-by-step-dhis2-metadata-series/71988 "2026-04-27T13:05:41Z")
Has anyone here ever created 1,000 organisation units in DHIS2? What was your process? In my previous post, I shared how to bulk import data elements using CSV. This time, I’m applying the same approach to organisation units. From my experience, setting up organisation units can quickly become time-consuming, espec… --- ## [Webinar Recording: Implementation Insights - Data Quality Workbench](https://community.dhis2.org/t/webinar-recording-implementation-insights-data-quality-workbench/70908)
**Author:** [@Shurajit\_Dutta](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Shurajit_Dutta)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [21 April 2026 21:43 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/webinar-recording-implementation-insights-data-quality-workbench/70908 "2026-04-21T21:43:10Z")
Hi everyone! :bar\_chart:Upcoming Webinar: Implementation Insights - Data Quality Workbench :date::eight\_o\_clock:Webinar Date: 2026-03-19T13:00:00Z (UTC)→2026-03-19T14:00:00Z (UTC) (note: the date and time are being updated to your local timezone) For the next webinar in our implementation insights series, we are goi… --- ## [Understanding Data Elements in DHIS2 | DHIS2 Metadata Series](https://community.dhis2.org/t/understanding-data-elements-in-dhis2-dhis2-metadata-series/71728)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [13 April 2026 14:49 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/understanding-data-elements-in-dhis2-dhis2-metadata-series/71728 "2026-04-13T14:49:22Z")
After working with categories (like age and sex) in the previous post titled: The next step is defining what you actually want to measure. In DHIS2, this is done using data elements, for example: Number of Voters Number of Registered Voters Number of Valid Votes Number of Invalid Votes In this short video, I wal… --- ## [The Smart Way to Set Up DHIS2 Categories | DHIS2 Metadata Series](https://community.dhis2.org/t/the-smart-way-to-set-up-dhis2-categories-dhis2-metadata-series/71427)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [30 March 2026 09:44 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/the-smart-way-to-set-up-dhis2-categories-dhis2-metadata-series/71427 "2026-03-30T09:44:43Z")
Following the pervious series on Stop Creating Option Sets One by One | DHIS2 Metadata Series, when working with categories in DHIS2, we often need to break data down into groups like age or sex. For example, you might define: Sex: Male :male:, Female :female: Age groups :man\_curly\_hair: :woman\_curly\_hair: … --- ## [Stop Creating Option Sets One by One | DHIS2 Metadata Series](https://community.dhis2.org/t/stop-creating-option-sets-one-by-one-dhis2-metadata-series/71072)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [25 March 2026 16:59 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/stop-creating-option-sets-one-by-one-dhis2-metadata-series/71072 "2026-03-25T16:59:27Z")
Did you know you can add multiple options to an option set in DHIS2 at once using a CSV file? :face\_with\_open\_eyes\_and\_hand\_over\_mouth: This can be helpful when you need to add many options that exceed 50 or more. In this short video, I show how you can do it step by step: If you would like to use a te… --- ## [Webinar: Implementation Insights - Tools for Addressing Metadata Challenges](https://community.dhis2.org/t/webinar-implementation-insights-tools-for-addressing-metadata-challenges/68418)
**Author:** [@Shurajit\_Dutta](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Shurajit_Dutta)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [17 December 2025 08:14 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/webinar-implementation-insights-tools-for-addressing-metadata-challenges/68418 "2025-12-17T08:14:17Z")
Hi everyone Thanks to those of you that participated in our poll and are helping to shape the new Implementation Insights webinar series! The community has spoken, and we received the largest number of votes for tools … --- ## [Announcing the Reference Org Unit Sync Implementation](https://community.dhis2.org/t/announcing-the-reference-org-unit-sync-implementation/66514)
**Author:** [@claude.mamo](https://community.dhis2.org/u/claude.mamo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [11 November 2025 11:24 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/announcing-the-reference-org-unit-sync-implementation/66514 "2025-11-11T11:24:33Z")
Dear community, HISP Centre is excited to announce the general availability of the Reference Org Unit Sync Implementation. A reference implementation is an artefact guiding implementers towards developing their own sol… --- ## [\[Issue\] \[2.40.4.1\] Metadata Sync Failing - ExpressionDimensionItem TransientObjectException](https://community.dhis2.org/t/issue-2-40-4-1-metadata-sync-failing-expressiondimensionitem-transientobjectexception/66654)
**Author:** [@Vishwanideep\_Kumar](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Vishwanideep_Kumar)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [10 July 2025 14:39 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/issue-2-40-4-1-metadata-sync-failing-expressiondimensionitem-transientobjectexception/66654 "2025-07-10T14:39:26Z")
Hi Community! Environment DHIS2 Version: 2.40.4.1 Setup: Field server syncing from central server When I try to Sync Metadata from Central Server to Field Server, i get below error ERROR 2025-07-07T07:07:22,914 Excep… --- ## [Double spaces visible in Data element details but not in Data element list](https://community.dhis2.org/t/double-spaces-visible-in-data-element-details-but-not-in-data-element-list/66357)
**Author:** [@George\_McGuire](https://community.dhis2.org/u/George_McGuire)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [20 June 2025 12:59 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/double-spaces-visible-in-data-element-details-but-not-in-data-element-list/66357 "2025-06-20T12:59:58Z")
I noted the following difference in the “Data entry (Beta)” app: double spacings are visible in the Data element details but do not appear in the Data element list. Of course the double spacings make no sense but as we h… --- ## [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… --- ## [Dataset - Not accessible to users](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dataset-not-accessible-to-users/45810)
**Author:** [@mykbitz](https://community.dhis2.org/u/mykbitz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [24 February 2025 14:51 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dataset-not-accessible-to-users/45810 "2025-02-24T14:51:46Z")
Hi all, Checking if anyone has experienced this before - Recently migrated metadata from our development environment, version 2.34 to production version 2.36.7. Our users can not access datasets in the data entry app, y… --- ## [Dataset not visible in Android capture but visible in web app](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dataset-not-visible-in-android-capture-but-visible-in-web-app/63457)
**Author:** [@tsegshsmart](https://community.dhis2.org/u/tsegshsmart)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [4 February 2025 09:02 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dataset-not-visible-in-android-capture-but-visible-in-web-app/63457 "2025-02-04T09:02:03Z")
Hello dears, I have created multiple datasets on DHIS2 and shared to the group of data collectors with the access to edit and view both data and metadata. Yet they can access on the web app but when they open it in their… --- ## [Microsoft excel template for bulk uploads of data elements and indicators](https://community.dhis2.org/t/microsoft-excel-template-for-bulk-uploads-of-data-elements-and-indicators/63462)
**Author:** [@mosche](https://community.dhis2.org/u/mosche)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [31 January 2025 14:39 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/microsoft-excel-template-for-bulk-uploads-of-data-elements-and-indicators/63462 "2025-01-31T14:39:09Z")
I want to upload my data elements and indicators (already calculated from the data elements) on the same MS Excel sheet for bulk upload. All I need to do is assign the imported data elements and indicators to designated… --- ## [Unable to sync stages with option sets](https://community.dhis2.org/t/unable-to-sync-stages-with-option-sets/62668)
**Author:** [@joao.machiana](https://community.dhis2.org/u/joao.machiana)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [1 January 2025 15:49 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/unable-to-sync-stages-with-option-sets/62668 "2025-01-01T15:49:39Z")
Hi Some users using the androind app are complaining that are not able to sync stages that have a data elements using option sets. When syncing it returns an error saying: “Value \*\*\* is not a valid option code of option… --- ## [DHIS2 Data Import](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-data-import/60673)
**Author:** [@Sunali](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Sunali)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [30 September 2024 23:06 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-data-import/60673 "2024-09-30T23:06:53Z")
Hi, I have been trying to work with data import/export option on dhis2 and I did import some json files but it’s bit confusing with data storing and mapping process. I’m having few questions related to that: Where in… --- ## [Metadata Sync Error: \`2024SatW24\` is not open for this data set at this time: \`{dataSetID}\`](https://community.dhis2.org/t/metadata-sync-error-2024satw24-is-not-open-for-this-data-set-at-this-time-datasetid/59837)
**Author:** [@Pooja\_Deshpande](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Pooja_Deshpande)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [8 July 2024 17:29 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/metadata-sync-error-2024satw24-is-not-open-for-this-data-set-at-this-time-datasetid/59837 "2024-07-08T17:29:17Z")
Hello, We have two DHIS instance version 2.37.9, while syncing we are getting this error: ERROR 2024-07-04T09:32:33,390 Sync against endpoint DATA\_VALUE\_SETS failed. ImportSummary: ImportSummary{status=WARNING, descrip… --- ## [V41: Maintenance App redesign MVP - not available?](https://community.dhis2.org/t/v41-maintenance-app-redesign-mvp-not-available/59155)
**Author:** [@George\_McGuire](https://community.dhis2.org/u/George_McGuire)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [3 July 2024 15:45 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/v41-maintenance-app-redesign-mvp-not-available/59155 "2024-07-03T15:45:38Z")
According to the v41 release notes, “Maintenance App redesign MVP \[ROADMAP-47\]” is now available. But despite upgrading to version 2.41.0, I am still seeing the “old” “Maintenance” app layout. Is there a setting to “acti… --- ## [Customize a Data Entry form with Sections](https://community.dhis2.org/t/customize-a-data-entry-form-with-sections/59735)
**Author:** [@pmacmillan](https://community.dhis2.org/u/pmacmillan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [28 June 2024 13:40 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/customize-a-data-entry-form-with-sections/59735 "2024-06-28T13:40:53Z")
Hey y’all, I am building out a few Data Entry forms as part of migration away from MS Power Apps to DHIS2. I am becoming familiar with the different types of forms, such as Default, Section and Custom and have created … --- ## [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… --- ## [Failed to create new metadata version](https://community.dhis2.org/t/failed-to-create-new-metadata-version/59517)
**Author:** [@Pooja\_Deshpande](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Pooja_Deshpande)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [24 June 2024 06:08 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/failed-to-create-new-metadata-version/59517 "2024-06-24T06:08:50Z")
While creating a new metadata version I’m getting a error creation failed. In the network call \[api/37/metadata/version/create?type=ATOMIC\] is failing with error “Unable to create version in system. Exception occurred wh… --- ## [Cannot edit or delete created tracker Program inside the Maintenance app. The Tracker Capture app also gets stuck saying "Loading metadata"](https://community.dhis2.org/t/cannot-edit-or-delete-created-tracker-program-inside-the-maintenance-app-the-tracker-capture-app-also-gets-stuck-saying-loading-metadata/59536)
**Author:** [@therealrajan](https://community.dhis2.org/u/therealrajan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [18 June 2024 09:40 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/cannot-edit-or-delete-created-tracker-program-inside-the-maintenance-app-the-tracker-capture-app-also-gets-stuck-saying-loading-metadata/59536 "2024-06-18T09:40:59Z")
I am using version 2.40. I cannot edit or delete an existing tracker Program and its associated tracked entity attributes. The page gets stuck and I just see a blank page. And when I go to the Tracker Capture app it gets… --- ## [In few apps like import/export, Event Reports, Event visualiser, in the organisation units list is showing unstructured org units](https://community.dhis2.org/t/in-few-apps-like-import-export-event-reports-event-visualiser-in-the-organisation-units-list-is-showing-unstructured-org-units/59086)
**Author:** [@Pooja\_Deshpande](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Pooja_Deshpande)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [5 June 2024 06:34 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/in-few-apps-like-import-export-event-reports-event-visualiser-in-the-organisation-units-list-is-showing-unstructured-org-units/59086 "2024-06-05T06:34:01Z")
In Import/Export, Event Reports, Event Visualiser apps, in the organisation unit section it is showing unstructured hierarchy. For example: In the metadata I have the below hierarchy: \*University @Branch 1 -Location … --- ## [Solution to fetch all metadata associated with the user group](https://community.dhis2.org/t/solution-to-fetch-all-metadata-associated-with-the-user-group/58500)
**Author:** [@Pooja\_Deshpande](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Pooja_Deshpande)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [7 May 2024 06:44 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/solution-to-fetch-all-metadata-associated-with-the-user-group/58500 "2024-05-07T06:44:27Z")
Hello, I’m looking for an API that would fetch me the metadata associated with the given User group ID. For example, few data sets and event programs will have sharing setting set to a user group, can I fetch the list of… [Next page](https://community.dhis2.org/tag/metadata/46.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=metadata)