The easiest way to create variations in bulk is through import.

Variations are a type of Folio that will update the Contract value or End Date on a linked Folio.

Importing Variations

To import new variations, first go to the Folio admin screen and select imports

Then select Folios

Then click on Download Import Template and select New Folios Import Template

Then from the template list select the variation template you are wanting to import to.

When you open the csv file you will see the following header

Fill in the file as you would for a normal Folio import (see here https://folio.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/203318264 ) but take note of the first two columns which are only found in Variation Import Files.

• Original Folio Key

• This is the Key of the Folio you are wanting to link the variation to.

• Variation status

• By default this is left blank, and you will be required to approve the variation following the rules setup on the Template. If you would like to import all of your variations as approved (meaning the variation will immediately update the original Folio) put Approved in this cell & also the final stage name in the Stage column.