Dynamics 365 & Master Data Migration Series - Items Published on May 13, 2017 DOGAN ADIYAMAN Follow Dynamics AX Functional Expert / Business Analyst Like 15 Comment 0 Share 3 INTRODUCTION This article explains how to import items using entities . Entities help us for managing master data. Once released items are created with that method, item masters also will be created automatically by the system. EXPORT RELEASED ITEM SAMPLE DATA "Guide item" approach helps users to understand what is going to be filled in excel template. Create your own guide items accordingly business needs and export them. Click on data management workspace Select export tile Fill in project fields Project appears when you save it Select the project and click on export button Download the staging file Delete all line except of guide item lines Then fill in items that is going to be imported and delete guide item lines