Katalyst: Export from Katalyst goes to the wrong project/folder in the target system

Description

• Exports from Katalyst to a target system (e.g., ELN, registration, document repository) sometimes land in:
  • The wrong project or folder.
  • A generic or “default” location instead of the intended area.
• This can cause confusion and extra manual work to move records.

Solution

• Check export mapping rules:
  • Identify which Katalyst fields (project, study, category) are used to determine the target folder/project.
  • Confirm all required fields are populated in the experiment.
• Validate mapping configuration:
  • In the integration or export configuration, review mappings between Katalyst values and target system locations (e.g., project codes, folder IDs).
  • Look for defaults that apply when mapping fails (commonly “Uncategorized” or root folder).
• Correct the configuration:
  • Adjust mapping tables or rules so that each Katalyst project or tag maps uniquely to the correct destination.
  • For unknown or new projects, either:
    • Add them to the mapping; or
    • Block export with a clear error, rather than silently using a default folder.