Katalyst: Experiment cannot be finalized due to missing analytical data

Description

• When attempting to finalize an experiment, Katalyst shows a warning or error that prevents finalization:
  • Some wells are missing required analytical data (e.g., LC/MS results).
  • Some plates or analyses are incomplete according to configured rules.
• Finalization is blocked to enforce data‑completeness rules.

Solution

• Determine which wells or plates are considered incomplete:
  • Use Katalyst’s experiment summary, validation messages, or plate views to identify missing analytics.
• Decide on the correct resolution strategy for the workflow:
  1. If data is genuinely missing and required
     • Acquire and upload the missing analytical runs.
     • Attach them through the standard data‑sweep/scan paths.
     • Re‑validate and finalize the experiment once all required data is present.
  2. If some wells are intentionally empty or not part of the study
     • Adjust the experiment configuration to mark those wells as not requiring analytics, where supported.
     • Or use a product update/patch (when available) that allows finalization of partially filled plates by ignoring truly empty wells.
• After implementing the chosen approach:
  • Run finalization again and check for new validation warnings.
  • Update SOPs so users know which wells must have analytics before finalization is allowed.