CAT: Delete bib fails with e-item message

Problem Symptoms

• Unable to delete bib record
• On attempt, receive message: "Unable to delete bibliographic record. E-Items must be deleted first."

Cause

Bib record still has mfhd, e-items attached.

Resolution

1. Open Circulation client & click Reserve
2. Find Reserve list that contains e-item linked to bib you wish to delete.
3. Open Reserve list & click E-Items tab
4. Delete the e-item.
5. In Cataloging, delete mfhd record(s) and bib.

Additional Information

If the original reserve list no longer exists, see How to delete e-item when associated reserve list has been deleted?

• Article last edited: 20-Sep-2018