"Unable to update this record" error in Voyager when MARC 336, 337 or 338 subfield b is too short
- Product: Voyager
- Relevant for Installation Type: Multi-Tenant Direct, Dedicated-Direct, Local, TotalCare
Symptoms
Receive "Unable to update this record" or "Unable to add this record" error when trying to save a bibliographic record where the 336 $b, 337 $b, or the 338 $b is too short according to LC Standards. Record can't be saved or imported.
Defect Status
VYG-7364 is resolved1 for Voyager version 10.4 and higher.
Replication Steps
Applies to Cataloging client, bulk import and Acquisitions client:
336 $b, RDA Content Type, is less than 3 characters in length. Attempt to save. Receive error: "Unable to update this record"
337 $b, RDA Media Type, is less than 1 character in length. Attempt to save. Receive error: "Unable to update this record"
338 $b, RDA Carrier Type, is less than 2 characters in length. Attempt to save. Receive error: "Unable to update this record"
Additional Information
1A more descriptive and user-friendly error message now displays in Voyager 10.4 and later.
Example:
- Article last edited: 10-Mar-2022