OpenRefine Error Message: Import does not specify a title.identifier.eissn column
Full text of error
title.identifier.eissn Import does not specify a title.identifier.eissn column
Description
This is the electronic ISSN of the publication. This is a required column, but individual cells can be left blank if the e-ISSN is unknown or if the title does not have an e-ISSN.
Solution
Rename a column with a macro
Right-click any cell and select Apply Macro
Search for the name of the package and/or provider to locate the correct macro, or search for the KBART (generic) macro.
Click Ok to run the macro
Rename a column manually
- Open the quick resolution menu by clicking on the wrench icon in the upper right corner of the warning message, and selecting "Quick Resolution."
- Choose "Rename a column."
- A dropdown menu will appear listing all of the columns already in your project.
- Choose the one that contains e-ISSNs and click "rename."
- The warning message should disappear.
Create a new column
- Open the quick resolution menu by clicking on the wrench icon in the upper right corner of the warning message, and selecting "Quick Resolution."
- Choose "Append a blank column."
- An empty column with the correct name will be appended at the right-most place in your project.
- You will need to manually type in e-ISSNs for each title.
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