> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/accreditation-bodies/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/accreditation-bodies/data-management/import-settings/global-mapping/data-mapping/data-mapping-by-certification-status.md).

# Data Mapping by Certification Status

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If you choose not to map your data, ensure that you define using IAF CertSearch's Certification Status dataset. You can view the full list here: [Certification Statuses](/accreditation-bodies/iaf-certsearch-data-structure/iaf-certsearch-dataset/certification-status.md)
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To perform the mapping, choose **"Certification Status"** as the Field Name.

1. Go to **'Import Settings'** 
2. Click the **'Global Mapping'** tab
3. In the Data Mapping tab, click the **'+ Add Data Mapping'** button

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4. Select **Certification Status** as the Field Name you want to do that mapping to.

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4. Enter the value of the source data, example: Act

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4. Select the target **Certification Type** where you want the source to be mapped.

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In this case, "**Act**" is the data value defined from the source (e.g., Excel/XML file). The system will not process this data because "**Act**" is not recognized as part of the certification status dataset. To successfully import the data, you must map it to the correct certification status name recognized by the system—in this example, "**Active**."
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4. To add multiple mapping just click the Add Data Mapping button:
5. Once done, click the **'Submit'** button