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# Update & Complete Export Job

The Export Job must be completed **only after all Export Items have been updated**.

This step communicates the **overall result of the export batch** to Pleo.

## Implementation

See the corresponding how-to article for API usage and step-by-step instructions:

* [How to Update & Complete the Export Job](/docs/current/how-tos/accounting-integrations/how-to-update-and-complete-export-job-for-as-erp-processing)

## Purpose

* Finalise Export Job processing.
* Reflect the aggregated outcome of all Export Items.
* Enable auditing, visibility, and downstream workflows.

## Export Job Status Events

Post an Export Job Event using one of the following outcomes:

| Condition                   | Event                   | Additional Fields                    |
| --------------------------- | ----------------------- | ------------------------------------ |
| All Export Items successful | `completed`             | —                                    |
| Some items failed           | `completed_with_errors` | —                                    |
| All items failed            | `failed`                | `failureReason`, `failureReasonType` |

## failureReasonType Guidance

* Default value: `accounting_system_validation_failure`
* Use specialised values when defined in Integration Specifications.

## Implementation Guidance

* Send the Export Job Event only once processing is fully complete.
* Ensure all Export Item statuses are final before completing the job.
* Do not complete jobs prematurely.

Completing the Export Job signals to Pleo that:

* Processing has finished.
* Results can be surfaced to users.
* Follow-up workflows may begin.

## Expected Outcome

At the end of this step:

* The Export Job reflects the true batch outcome.
* Users can review results in Pleo.
* The export lifecycle is complete.

## Upstream Dependencies

* Export Job has been started (status = in\_progress)
* Fetch Export Item Data (data layer)
* Bookkeeping method resolved
* **Accounts Mapping** – determines which GL accounts are debited and credited
* **Data Mapping** – ensures amounts, dates, dimensions, identifiers, and VAT/tax information are recorded correctly
* **Attachment Handling** – links receipts and supporting documentation
* **Accounting Periods** – assigns entries to the correct accounting period
* **Posting Behaviour** – determines whether entries are created as drafts or finalised
* **Export Item status update** – updates outcome of Export Item (`successful` or `failed`)

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## What Comes Next?

* [Export Integration Workflow Guide](/docs/current/guides/export-integration-workflow-guide)

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## Related Reading

* [How to Update & Complete the Export Job](/docs/current/how-tos/accounting-integrations/how-to-update-and-complete-export-job-for-as-erp-processing)
* [Export Integration Workflow Guide](/docs/current/guides/export-integration-workflow-guide)
* [AS/ERP Processing Workflow Guide](/docs/current/guides/accounting-system-processing-workflow-guide)

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