---
title: "Set Parent Folder Id"
slug: "set-parent-folder-id"
tags: ["import session", "parent folder"]
updated: 2023-01-05T21:34:36Z
published: 2023-01-05T21:34:37Z
canonical: "documentation.decisions.com/set-parent-folder-id"
---

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# Set Parent Folder Id

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

The **Set Parent Folder Id** step takes in an Import Session Id and Parent Folder Id. This step can be used where an imported nested folder requires a parent folder to perform work.

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## Properties

#### Inputs

| Property | Description | Data Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Import Session Id | The Import Session Id | String |
| Parent Folder Id | The desired Parent Folder Id to use | String |

#### ![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/image-1672954446621.png)

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## Common Errors

### Import Session Id/Parent Folder Id must be provided

If either input value is empty or null, an error will occur. To correct this, ensure that each input is either 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.SetParentFolderId(String importSessionId, String parentFolderId)
```

## Related

- [Start Import Session](/start-import-session.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)