Importing configuration data

Use this procedure to import database configuration data, for example used with Ad-hoc reporting from a .zip file to the database.

  1. Right-click your target environment and select Database > Import Configuration Data.
    Note:  You can also open the task by clicking Database > Import Configuration Data on the dashboard.
  2. Perform either of these options depending on the status of the environment:

    • If the environment is running, you are requested to authenticate. Proceed with the next step.

    • If the environment is stopped, or in maintenance mode, you are requested to start the environment. Select Start Environment and click Next.

  3. Specify an M3 BE user and password. Click Next.
    Note: Ensure that the M3 user is connected to the applicable system configuration, that is, the user has access to a company and division that is connected to the specific country configuration.
  4. In Select Configuration Data Package, specify this information:
    Select packages to show

    Select whether to list all available packages or to hide already applied packages.

    Package

    Select the zip file containing the configuration data. Zip files listed here are stored either in the /M3BE/_db_data/config_data folder or on the LifeCycle Manager Server.

    Replace existing records

    The records in target that have a duplicate in the source are replaced by the imported ones.

    Keep existing records

    The existing records in both source and target are left unchanged in the target.

    Company/Division

    Optionally, specify whether the configuration data should be imported for a specific company and division only.

  5. Click Next.
  6. In the Summary, verify the values provided and click Finish.
  7. When the task is finished, a window is displayed. Click OK or click View log. You can also go to the Logs tab to view the log file.