---
title: "Skip Import Entities With Same Issue"
slug: "skip-import-entities-with-same-issue"
tags: ["import session", "issues", "skip", "entity"]
updated: 2023-01-26T20:28:34Z
published: 2023-01-26T20:28:35Z
canonical: "documentation.decisions.com/skip-import-entities-with-same-issue"
---

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# Skip Import Entities With Same Issue

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

The **Skip Import Entity With Same Issue** step reads an Import Session Id and the Entity Id of the entity to exclude during the import if it contains the issue specified by the Missing Entity Id input. It then outputs the list of imported entities which will not include the specified entity if it experiences the issue.

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## Properties

#### Inputs

| Property | Description | Data Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Entity Id | Entity Id of the desired entity | String |
| Import Session Id | Import Session Id | String |
| Missing Entity Id | Entity Id to compare | String |

#### ![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/image-1673022597231.png)

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## Common Errors

### Import Entity Id/Session Id must be provided

If an import Id value is not mapped or configured correctly, an error will occur. To correct this, ensure that the Id is entered or mapped correctly.

#### Exception Message:

```csharp
Exception Stack Trace: DecisionsFramework.BusinessRuleException: [BusinessRule] Import Entity Id must be provided 
at DecisionsFramework.ServiceLayer.Services.ImportExport.ImportExportSteps.SkipImportEntitiesWithSameIssue(String importSessionId, String entityId, String missingEntityId)
```

## Related

- [Ignore All Issues](/ignore-all-issues.md)
- [Get Import Validation Issues](/get-import-validation-issues.md)
- [Start Import Session](/start-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)