Summary
This guide will cover the process of importing a DATEV general ledger into MindBridge.
Notes/Prerequisites
The general ledger column mapping section of this guide is based on data that has been formatted according to our transformation guide. Note that the DATEV general ledger cannot be ingested into MindBridge without first formatting it.
Import data
- Import your general ledger file into MindBridge through the File Manager, or by importing directly to the General Ledger section on the Data page. For step-by-step instructions, follow our Import a general ledger guide until the Map Columns step.
- Map the DATEV fields as follows:
| MindBridge Column | DATEV Field | Fields used in MindBridge | Used in Analytics* | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Account ID |
Konto |
Required |
Yes |
The account ID "Konto" will be generated during the file formatting process. |
|
Effective Date |
Belegdatum |
Required |
Yes |
Appears in format M/D/YYYY |
|
Debit |
Umsatz_Soll |
Required |
Yes |
|
|
Credit |
Umsatz_Haben |
Required |
Yes |
|
|
Custom combination:
|
Recommended |
Yes |
|
|
|
Memo |
Buchungstext |
Recommended |
Yes |
This will enable the Empty Text control point and allow you to see the memo field for each transaction/entry |
|
Account Description |
Account |
Optional |
No |
Can be left out as this field will be picked up from the Chart of Accounts |
|
Type |
Buchungstyp |
Optional |
Yes |
|
|
User ID |
n/a |
Optional |
No |
Use to sort and filter results for reports |
|
Entered Date |
n/a |
Optional |
Yes |
|
|
Source |
n/a |
Optional |
Yes |
|
* Optional columns, even if not used in the analytics, can be included for filtering and other visualizations, as indicated under Notes.
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