Which status indicates that no match was found during normalization?

The status "Match Not Found" indicates that during the normalization process, the software asset being analyzed did not correspond to any recognized item in the database or catalog used for normalization. This status is critical as it signifies that the asset cannot be accurately classified, matched, or aligned with existing software titles or versions.

Normalization is a key component in Software Asset Management (SAM) as it helps organizations maintain an accurate inventory of their software assets for compliance and optimization purposes. When a software title is normalized, it is identified and categorized according to predefined criteria; however, if no match can be found, it means that the software asset is either unrecognized, outdated, or not cataloged, which could lead to potential compliance risks or over-licensing.

The other statuses focus on varying degrees of normalization or manual intervention. "Normalized" indicates a successful match, "Partially Normalized" suggests that some aspects of the software could be identified but not all, and "Manually Normalized" denotes that a human intervention was required to categorize the software after an automated process failed. However, none of these statuses represent the scenario where absolutely no match could be established, making "Match Not Found" the definitive answer in this case.