# Data Visualizer - Import button grayed out for CSV import **URL:** \ **Category:** Kibana\ **Created:** [August 19, 2020, 6:48pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/data-visualizer-import-button-grayed-out-for-csv-import/245664 "2020-08-19T18:48:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![kaoutar\_id](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/user_avatar/discuss.elastic.co/kaoutar_id/32/56431_2.png) [@kaoutar\_id](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/kaoutar_id)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2020, 6:48pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/data-visualizer-import-button-grayed-out-for-csv-import/245664/1 "2020-08-19T18:48:47Z")
I'm unable to import a CSV file to Elasticsearch using the Data Visualizer. I get to upload the file and see the file stats but after that when I type the name of the index the import button remains gray and can't import the data. ![Screenshot at Aug 19 20-47-11](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/original/3X/3/0/301ee3b457473883afc2fa2ac3e382760bf63d92.png) ---
**Author:** ![aaron-nimocks](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/user_avatar/discuss.elastic.co/aaron-nimocks/32/73965_2.png) [@aaron-nimocks](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/aaron-nimocks)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2020, 8:14pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/data-visualizer-import-button-grayed-out-for-csv-import/245664/2 "2020-08-19T20:14:20Z")
Does test.index already exist? ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/original/3X/b/5/b54973f2a24511c4f98353e93723c4aa79db7b2b.png) Just tested that and in 7.3.1 it gives you an error below if it does. Have you tried other index names? ---
**Author:** ![kaoutar\_id](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/user_avatar/discuss.elastic.co/kaoutar_id/32/56431_2.png) [@kaoutar\_id](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/kaoutar_id)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2020, 9:55pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/data-visualizer-import-button-grayed-out-for-csv-import/245664/3 "2020-08-19T21:55:11Z")
Thanks for the quick reply. So, I was working with version 7.9.0 and after seeing your answer I tried with version 7.3.1. It actually works, I can click on import but then I get the following error ![Screenshot at Aug 19 23-53-48](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/original/3X/6/6/664fad39f844c544e6b472a807ff92c79784f41b.png) I also tried many other index names but same error. ---
**Author:** ![kaoutar\_id](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/user_avatar/discuss.elastic.co/kaoutar_id/32/56431_2.png) [@kaoutar\_id](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/kaoutar_id)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2020, 9:58pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/data-visualizer-import-button-grayed-out-for-csv-import/245664/4 "2020-08-19T21:58:14Z")
It did work when I unchecked the option create index pattern. Thank you ---
**Author:** ![kaoutar\_id](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/user_avatar/discuss.elastic.co/kaoutar_id/32/56431_2.png) [@kaoutar\_id](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/kaoutar_id)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2020, 10:00pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/data-visualizer-import-button-grayed-out-for-csv-import/245664/5 "2020-08-19T22:00:58Z")
However, I still need to create the index in order to access the Dashboard but I keep getting the error : Error creating index pattern Forbidden ---
**Author:** ![aaron-nimocks](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/user_avatar/discuss.elastic.co/aaron-nimocks/32/73965_2.png) [@aaron-nimocks](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/aaron-nimocks)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2020, 11:54pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/data-visualizer-import-button-grayed-out-for-csv-import/245664/6 "2020-08-19T23:54:09Z")
When you click advanced you can create and edit the index pattern. Or you can create one after you make the index in Management -\> Index Patterns. But I don't understand why this isn't working for you as is. ---
**Author:** ![stephenb](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/user_avatar/discuss.elastic.co/stephenb/32/40856_2.png) [@stephenb](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/stephenb)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 4:18am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/data-visualizer-import-button-grayed-out-for-csv-import/245664/7 "2020-08-20T04:18:22Z")
See this > [@Import CSV on basic license \[7.9.0\]](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/import-csv-on-basic-license-7-9-0/245624/2): > > Hi, Thanks for reporting this. This is a known issue that we're currently working on. The fix will be in 7.9.1. Regards, James ---
**Author:** ![kaoutar\_id](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/user_avatar/discuss.elastic.co/kaoutar_id/32/56431_2.png) [@kaoutar\_id](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/kaoutar_id)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2020, 7:56am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/data-visualizer-import-button-grayed-out-for-csv-import/245664/8 "2020-08-20T07:56:03Z")
Yes that's what I tried but I keep getting the same error when creating the index using the index Patterns Management. ![Screenshot at Aug 20 09-55-02](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/original/3X/5/b/5b5b21b8cf4de74a9d204b2e03e955144b04592c.png) I also tested with all time filter field names but not working. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/original/3X/1/a/1ac57faf039f6b580b3f104ef42a2a89e41014de.png) [@system](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/system)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2020, 7:56am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/data-visualizer-import-button-grayed-out-for-csv-import/245664/9 "2020-09-17T07:56:14Z")
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