OpenRefine Error Message: Import does not specify an platform.host.name column

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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

  1.  Right-click any cell and select Apply Macro

  2. Search for the name of the package and/or provider to locate the correct macro, or search for the KBART (generic) macro.

  3. Click Ok to run the macro

Create a new column

  1. Open the quick resolution menu by clicking on the wrench icon in the upper right corner of the warning message, and selecting "Quick Resolution."
  2. Choose "Append a blank column."
  3. An empty column with the correct name will be appended at the right-most place in your project.
  4. You will need to enter platform provider names for each row.
  5. 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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