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    "Unable to update this record" error in Voyager when MARC 336, 337 or 338 subfield b is too short

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    • 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:

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    • Article last edited: 10-Mar-2022