---
title: "Export master data entity configuration"
slug: "export-master-data-entity-configuration"
description: "Export master data entity configurations to XML in D365 F&SCM. Learn how to manage settings, validations, and download transactions efficiently."
tags: ["Task topic"]
updated: 2026-03-20T12:20:27Z
published: 2026-03-20T17:44:34Z
canonical: "docs.staedean.com/export-master-data-entity-configuration"
---

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# Export master data entity configuration

You can export a master data entity configuration to an XML file. So, you can import it in another D365 F&SCM environment.

If you export a master data entity configuration, depending on the setup, this is included:

- General master data entity settings.
- Custom settings.
- All defined master data entity message records.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> Only the references to the Connectivity Studio messages are exported. The referenced Connectivity Studio messages are not exported.
- All defined hierarchy message records.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> Only the references to the Connectivity Studio messages are exported. The referenced Connectivity Studio messages are not exported.
- Display field and range settings.
- All defined validations.
- All defined dynamic form setup records.

### Steps

1. Click **Master data management - Setup**.
2. On the **Master data entities** tab, in the list, find and select the desired master data entity.
3. Click **Edit**.
4. On the **Master data entities** page, on the **Action Pane**, click **Deploy**.
5. Click **Export master data entity to file**.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> You can export only one master data entity at a time.
6. In the **Download file** field, type a value.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> You are advised to always include '.xml' in the export file name.
7. By default, the export of a master data entity runs in the background. While the export runs, you can continue with other activities in the environment.

You can disable running the export in the background.

Select **No** in the **Run in background** field.
8. Click **OK**.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> If the export is not run in the background, the export file is downloaded automatically to your local downloads location.
9. Sub-task: Get export file.
  1. If the export is run in the background, the export file is not downloaded automatically. It is stored in the **Download transactions** for manual download.

On the **Action Pane**, click **Deploy**.
  2. Click **Download transactions**.
  3. In the list, find and select the desired record.
  4. Click **Download**.
  5. Close the page.
10. Close the page.

## Related

- [Exchange MDM studio configuration](/exchange-mdm-studio-configuration.md)