---
title: "Add Extra Entities"
slug: "add-extra-entities"
tags: ["entity", "import session"]
updated: 2023-01-30T21:30:43Z
published: 2023-01-30T21:30:43Z
canonical: "documentation.decisions.com/add-extra-entities"
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# Add Extra Entities

| ## Step Details |
| --- |
| **Introduced in Version** | 4.0.0 |
| **Last Modified in Version** | 5.12.0 |
| **Location** | System > Advanced > Import - Export |

The Add Extra Entities step allows users to add additional entities to the import session.

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## Properties

#### Inputs

| Property | Description | Data Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Entities | Allows a user to configure a list of entities to add to the Import Session | List of ImportSessionEntity |
| Import Session Id | The Id of the import session being used | String |

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## Common Errors

### Import Session Id must be provided

If the Import Session Id is null or empty, an error will occur. To correct this, make sure the Id is entered or mapped correctly.

#### Exception Message:

```csharp
Exception Stack Trace: DecisionsFramework.BusinessRuleException: [BusinessRule] Import Session Id must be provided 
at DecisionsFramework.ServiceLayer.Services.ImportExport.ImportExportSteps.AddExtraEntities(String importSessionId, ImportSessionEntity[] entities)
```

## Related

- [Start Import Session](/start-import-session.md)
- [Get Additional Session Data For Current User](/get-additional-session-data-for-current-user.md)
- [Add File Reference To Current Import Session](/add-file-reference-to-current-import-session.md)
- [Add File Data To Current Import Session](/add-file-data-to-current-import-session.md)
- [Get Import Status](/get-import-status.md)