DTW Alternative Items - Which Template?

Hi Experts,
The subject says it all really.  I have tried oAlternateCatNum but hit errors, and the file contained a column called 'Substitute', rather than the expected 'Match Factor'.
I cannot see any other likely candidates.  Does it exist?
Thanks
Greig

Dear Greig,
Unfortunately it is not currently possible to import Alternative Items
via the DTW.
You could post your requirement in our SAP Business  One Product
Development Collaboration forum by using the following thread.
/community [original link is broken]
As a workaround you can create a small addon by using DI API to add the
alternative items in the database.
Regards,
Rakesh Pati
SAP Business One Forum Team.

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