OpenRefine Error Message: Import does not specify an platform.host.name column
Full text of error
platform.host.name Import does not specify an platform.host.name column
Description
This is the name of the platform where the title list is hosted, which may or may not contain the name of the content provider. For example, Elsevier's platform is called ScienceDirect. This column is required and cannot be left blank.
Solutions
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
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 enter platform provider names for each row.
- See One or more rows contain no data for column platform.host.name for more information on how to populate this column.
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