What is the main goal of preparing load mapping tables before data import?

The main goal of preparing load mapping tables before data import is to accurately map accounts and dimensions. This step is crucial because proper mapping ensures that the data being imported aligns correctly with the structure and requirements of the existing data model within Workday Adaptive Planning.

When accounts and dimensions are accurately mapped, it facilitates a smooth integration of new data into the existing framework, minimizing errors and discrepancies during the import process. This accurate mapping allows for effective reporting and analysis, as well as ensuring that the data maintains its intended relationships and hierarchies.

While enhancing user permissions, streamlining data entry processes, and reducing file size are important aspects of data management, they do not directly pertain to the primary aim of load mapping tables during an import process. The focus of load mapping is specifically to create clear guidelines for how incoming data should align with existing structures, which is fundamental for maintaining data integrity and usability.