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# Data Mapping

The Data Mapping feature provides the ability to view and manage all your mapped data of all your import activities.

## **What is Data Mapping?** 

Data Mapping issues are caused when the data value from the source file does not match the required data value in the IAF CertSearch database, See the example below:

<table data-header-hidden data-full-width="true"><thead><tr><th width="180"></th><th width="483">Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Source</strong></td><td>The actual data value that exists from your source file, that is not recognized by the system.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Target</strong></td><td>The data value defined in the IAF CertSearch database.</td></tr></tbody></table>

{% hint style="info" %}
**Tips:**

To minimize data upload issues, we recommend you add data mapping before importing your data. This way you can eliminate interruption during the import process. To know more about adding data mapping, click [here](/mncb/error-handling/resolve-data-mapping-issues.md).
{% endhint %}

## View all your mapped data

1. Go to **'Import Certification'**&#x20;
2. Click the **'Global Mapping'** tab
3. In the Data Mapping tab, you'll have access to all of your Mapped and Unmapped data from all of your import activities.

4\. If you prefer to see a list filtered by a specific field, you can click through the navigation tab.&#x20;

* **Country** - All mapped and unmapped data related to the Country field
* **Certification Type** - All mapped and unmapped data related to the Certification Type field
* **Standard** - All mapped and unmapped data related to the Standard field
* **Scheme** - All mapped and unmapped data related to the Scheme field
* **Certificate Status** - All mapped and unmapped data related to the Certificate Status field

## Add Data Mapping

1. Go to **'Import Certification'**&#x20;
2. Click the **'Global Mapping'** tab
3. In the Data Mapping tab, click the **'+ Add Data Mapping'** button
4. Enter the value of the source data
5. Select where you want to map the source data
6. If you want to add multiple mapping:
   * Click the **'Add Data Mapping'** button
7. Once done, click the **'Submit'** button

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## Edit Mapped Data

1. Go to **'Import Certification'**&#x20;
2. Click the **'Global Mapping'** tab
3. In the Data Mapping tab list, look for the mapped data you want to edit.
4. Click the **'Actions'** button, then click **'View Details'**
5. In the Mapping Details modal, click 'Edit'
6. Update the fields you want to edit.
7. Once done, click the **'Save Changes'** button

***

## Delete Mapped Data

1. Go to **'Import Certification'**&#x20;
2. Click the **'Global Mapping'** tab
3. In the Data Mapping tab list, look for the mapped data you want to edit.
4. Click the **'Actions'** button, then click **'Delete Mapping'**&#x20;
5. A delete confirmation modal should appear, click 'OK'
6. Once done, your mapped data should be deleted from your Data Mapping list./


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