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    Hold prevents deletion of bib, but there's no hold visible in the client

    • Article Type: General
    • Product: Voyager
    • Product Version: 8.2.0

    Problem Symptoms:
    *"Unable to delete bibliographic record. An outstanding hold/recall exists" error message.
    *The bib does not have an item record.
    *No hold/recall request is visible when pulling up the bib record in the client.

    Cause:
    There is an unranked hold on the item.

    Resolution:
    1.Query the HOLD_RECALL table using the BIB_ID.
    2. HOLD_RECALL.REQUEST_ITEM_COUNT will be zero.
    3. Use the PATRON_ID to get patron information.
    4. Unranked Holds can be accessed and removed from the patron record in the Circulation client.

    Additional Information

    Read more about Unranked holds in Knowledgebase Article "What is the difference between ranked and unranked holds?"

    Category: Circulation


    • Article last edited: 10/8/2013
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