---
article_id: KB0393669
article_type: FAQ
component_ids:
  - BNS-ARI-CM
  - BNS-ARI-CM-HIER
  - BNS-ARI-CP-CORE-CC
  - BNS-ARI-INV
component_descriptions:
  - Catalog Management
  - Catalog Management > Catalog Hierarchy
  - Core Procurement > Core Administration > Commodity codes
  - Invoicing
products:
  - SAP Ariba Procurement, cloud edition
personas:
  - Admin
  - Buyer
language: en
created: 2026-07-27
updated: 2026-08-26
source: Knowledge Base
url: https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0393669
connect_url: https://support.ariba.com/item/view/KB0393669?min=1
sap_for_me_url: https://me.sap.com/notes/KB0393669
---

# How do I maintain commodity code mappings?

## Symptom

I need to create, update, or deactivate commodity code mappings in SAP Ariba Procurement. I want to understand the available methods, including through the user interface and data import/export.

## Environment

SAP Ariba Buying and Invoicing

## Resolution

You can maintain commodity codes mappings in the user interface or through data import/export. Commodity code mappings are bidirectional, so when you set up mappings, it doesn't matter what domain (custom, UNSPSC, and so on) you choose for the **Domain From** or **Domain To**.

Through **User Interface:**

1. Go to **Manage > Core Administration**.
2. Access the **Commodity Code Manager > Commodity Code Maps** section.
3. Search for existing mappings by entering commodity code in the **Value From** or **Value To** field and click **Edit**, or click **Create New** to create a new mapping.
4. Choose values for the domain and value fields, and click **Save**.

**Important:** Never delete existing mappings from the user interface because it is difficult to reactivate. Use the data import task to handle any commodity code map deactivations.

Through **Data import/export:**

1. Create or update the ClassificationCodeMap.csv file you plan to load.  
     
   **Note:** Refer to the data dictionary for the columns in this file and sample values. You can also run the **Export Classification Code Relationships** task to view the existing commodity code mappings in your site.
2. Go to **Manage > Core Administration**.
3. Access the **Site Manager > Data Import/Export** section.
4. On the **Import** tab, search for the **Import Classification Code Relationships** task.
5. Click **Import** next to this task, and choose the desired import operation.
6. Browse for your commodity code file, and click **Run**.
7. Click **OK** to confirm the import.

## See Also

*[KB0393369: How do I create new ASCC to UNSPSC commodity code mappings?](https://support.ariba.com/item/view/137526)*

## Keywords

Commodity mapping, update commodity mapping, commodity code, hierarchy, catalog, hierarchy editor, classification code, map, mapped, mapping, Core administration, manage, user interface