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Change column mapping with column lookup

This task shows you how to change column mapping with column lookup as part of the Data Validation service.

  • Column lookup is part of our Data Validation service and is currently only available if you have IOSS registration (Import scheme) or OSS registration (Union/Non-Union scheme).
  • Column mapping is one of the steps of the file upload process. Go to the Upload data for IOSS and OSS registrations article for more information.
The Column lookup page allows you to view or change the column mapping settings on your account.
  1. On the side menu, go to Settings > Column lookup.
    Sovos File Portal side menu showing where to click for Column lookup.
  2. If you have more than one company on your account, select your company name from the Client dropdown menu or type the name in the box to search from the list.
    Column lookup page highlighting where to filter for Company Name from the dropdown.
  3. If you have more than one template type on your account, select the one you want to view or change from the Template type dropdown menu.
    Column lookup page showing how to select a Template type.
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    Template type is for IOSS registration (Import scheme).
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    Template type is for OSS registration (Union/Non-Union scheme).
  4. Find the field that you want to change, and select the lookup group from the Select lookup group dropdown menu.
    Column lookup page highlighting where to find the Select lookup group dropdown.
  5. Click Save to save the new settings, or click Reset to reset the changes.