Part II: Steps to Import PO Data in NautilusLog
Importing PO data into NautilusLog is a five-step process: select your file format, use the official template, apply the exact sheet names, complete all required fields, and double-check for common errors before uploading.
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Choose Your Format - Select either:
Flat File – One sheet with all data in a single row per PO item.
Sheet-by-Sheet – Five sheets, one for each entity.
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Use the Official Template
Download the appropriate Excel template (Flat or Sheet-by-Sheet) before you begin. -
Name Sheets Correctly
Flat File:
ihm.flatSheet-by-Sheet:
ihm.vessel,ihm.article,ihm.supplier,ihm.purchase_order,ihm.purchase_order_item -
Complete All Required Fields
Refer to PART I for the list of mandatory fields.
5. Avoid Common Error - Double-check for:
Incorrect sheet names
Missing or inconsistent external IDs (extids)
Invalid status values
Duplicate identifiersFollow These Steps to Import Data into the NautilusLog IHM Tool -
Step 1: Access the Import Section
- Log in to the NautilusLog IHM tool.
- Click the Teams icon (second icon at the top left) to open the Teams menu.
- Go to the Buckets tab to reach the file import area.
- Click Import File to open the import dialog.

Step 2: Select and Upload the PO Data File
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Upload a file in one of the supported formats: .jsonl, .xml, .xls, or .xlsx.
- Confirm the upload to begin the import.

Step 3: Monitor Import Progress
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The status will show PROCESSING while the data is being imported.
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Once complete, view the results under Import Status.
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Click the info (ℹ️) button next to the import entry to review detailed results.

Step 4: Review the Import Results
Imports fall into three result categories:
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Successful – All items imported correctly; no action needed.
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Partial – Some items failed; download the log file, correct the errors, and re-upload.
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Failure – Major errors prevented import; download the log file, resolve the issues, and retry.
See sample screenshot below:

A Sample Import file template will always be provided for guidance. Ensure to contact the NautilusLog Support team if you require a template or encounter issues with your imports.
Contact Us:
- Email: support@nautiluslog.com
- Phone: +494043280353
- Helpdesk Portal: http://support.nautiluslog.com
Please feel free to also visit our Knowledge Base where you can find more guidance documentation, handbooks, and videos: https://help.wiki.nautiluslog.com/wiki/spaces/NLKB/overview