Navigate to Universal Import

Where can you find the “Universal Import” app in Dynamics 365 Business Central?

1. Using the search function

To open the app, enter “Universal Import” in the Business Central search field, identified by the magnifying glass icon.

The corresponding page will appear in the search results. Select it to open the application. The app’s central entry page is also called “Universal Import” and serves as the starting point for all further functions and settings.

Alternatively, you can search for Import Mappings to open the list of templates or for Import Log to access the log.

2. Using the following path

The two options shown provide additional ways to access the Universal Import app.

In addition to the standard method described above using the search function, these alternatives offer further access options that can be used depending on your workflow or usage scenario.

In the "BC Role Center" there is a menu bar at the top of the page. One of the available menu items in this bar is “Items”.

In the BC Role Center there is a menu bar at the top of the page. One of the available menu items in this bar is “Sales”. After selecting it another menu opens. Choose “Items” there.

In the item list

Regardless of which path you used to access the "item list" the following steps are the same.

In the menu bar within the "item list", look for “Actions”. After selecting it a drop-down menu with various options will open.

The “Universal Import” entry is located further down in this menu and can be selected there.

For clarity this documentation uses only the standard view of Dynamics 365 Business Central.