---
title: "How do I import SART codes?"
slug: "how-do-i-import-sart-codes"
updated: 2026-06-10T11:26:20Z
published: 2026-06-10T11:26:20Z
canonical: "help.cintra.co.uk/how-do-i-import-sart-codes"
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.cintra.co.uk/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How do I import SART codes?

## What are SART codes?

**SART** codes are used to record sickness absences. Within **Cintra iQ**, you can import the **SART** codes into the **Attendance Reason Lookup Table** and **Attendance Reason Codings Lookup Table**.

This lets you easily classify employee sickness absence either from verbal reports, self-certificates, or from a medical practitioner via a medical certificate.

Once you have imported the **SART Codes** into the **Lookup Tables**, they will be available when creating an employer's **Sickness Calendar Event**. You can then report on the **SART Codes** when creating either a **Listing** report or a **Payroll** report.

## How do I import SART codes?

1. Go to: File > Import > Data Import. The **Import File window** appears.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/fc2cda72-4645-4b36-96bf-60439ec11f11/Images/Documentation/204001064309.png)
2. Select **Lookups** from the **Data File** drop-down list.
3. Select a **table to import to** (e.g. Attendance Reasons).
4. Click **Table Columns** button. The Table Columns appear.
  - Any field name that is highlighted in red is a required field.
5. Click **OK**.
6. Select the **Header Line Present** option. This displays the source column headers as they look in the selected import file.
7. Enter the **Error Threshold**. Note: It is recommended that you change the error threshold to 999 so that you know how many errors you have. You can then fix the errors and re-import the .csv file.
8. Click the ellipsis button to browse and select your .csv file. This imports the file into the import file's source pane.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/fc2cda72-4645-4b36-96bf-60439ec11f11/Images/Documentation/dpS6Hk3cpORD3kW5h89gyMj8dJUcuNVD2w.png)
9. Match the Source files to the relevant details in the Destination drop-down lists.
10. Click **Next**. The SART codes will be listed in the pane.
11. Click **Import**. Any errors will be shown in the **Error Status** column.

## Viewing the SART codes in the lookup table

1. In Cintra iQ's menu bar, click **Definitions**.
2. Select **Lookups**.
3. Select the relevant lookup table. The SART codes are displayed in the **Lookup Values** area below.

You can then report on the **SART** codes when creating either a **Listing** report or a **Payroll** report.