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Please find below the list of error and warning messages that may be generated by the mEDRA system when the records are sent to Crossref.

If error messages are generated, the DOI will not be created/updated in mEDRA and the record will not be sent to Crossref.

If warning messages are generated, the DOI will be created/updated in mEDRA and the record will be sent to Crossref applying the rules in the description.

Legend of Content Type:
A=Article
I=Issue
J=Journal
M=Monograph
C=Chapter
mC=mEDRA Citations
mQ=mEDRA Query


ERROR CODE DESCRIPTION SOLUTION CONTENT TYPE
mec_10000 The DOI element value length is greater than 2048 characters. Enter a DOI less than 2049 characters in length. A, I, J, M, C
mec_10001 The DOI WebsiteLink element value cannot be the URL of the DOI proxy itself (https://doi.org/{doi}). Enter the link to the web page from which the content can be accessed as Resolution URL A, I, J, M, C
mec_10002 The CODEN string in the IDValue element contains a syntax error. Enter a valid CODEN code. The CODEN standard requires that the value does not exceed 6 alphanumeric characters. A, I, J
mec_10003 SerialPublication must contain at least one Title element with TitleType with a 01 (full title) value. Enter at least one full title for the journal. A, I, J
mec_10004 The DOI record must contain at least one ProductIdentifier element with ProductIDType with a 07 value (ISSN) or ProductIdentifier element with ProductIDType with a 06 value (DOI). Enter the journal ISSN or the journal DOI, if no ISSN is available. A, I
mec_10005 The ISSN string in the IDValue element contains a syntax error. Enter a valid ISSN code. A, I, J, M, C
mec_10006 The DOI record must contain at least one JournalIssueDate element with DateFormat with a value other than 12. Enter at least one journal issue date with DateFormat other than 12. A, I
mec_10007 Invalid year (YYYY) value in the Date element. The value must be between 1400 and 2200. Enter a year between 1400 and 2200. A, I, J
mec_10008 Invalid month (MM) value in the Date element. The value must be between 01 and 12. Enter a month between 01 and 12. A, I, J
mec_10009 Invalid day (DD) value in the Date element. The value must be between 01 and 31. Enter a day between 01 and 31 A, I, J
mec_10010 ContentItem must contain at least one Title element with TitleType with a 01 (full title) value. Enter at least one full title for the article or chapter. A, C
mec_10012 The KeyNames element value (including spaces, digits and ?) is empty. Check the surname and enter a value that is valid and smaller than 61 characters. A, M, C
mec_10014 The PublicationDate element is mandatory. Enter the publication date. A, I, M, C
mec_10015 Invalid year (YYYY) value in the PublicationDate element. The value must be between 1400 and 2200. Enter a year between 1400 and 2200 for the publication date. A, M, C
mec_10016 The same DOI element value appears in multiple DOI records. Check that the same DOI has not been entered in several records by mistake. Enter only one DOI record for each DOI that you want to register/update A, I, J, M, C
mec_10017 The ORCID string in the IDValue element contains a syntax error. Enter a valid ORCID. The ORCID ID must be expressed in the form https://orcid.org/0000-000x-xxxx-xxxx A, M, C
mec_10018 The DOI string in the IDValue element contains a syntax error. Enter a valid DOI for the journal or for the book A, I, J, M, C
mec_10019 The value of the journal DOI is the same as the article DOI. Check that the DOI of the article has not been entered also as journal DOI. Remove the wrong DOI. A
mec_10020 The DOI record does not contain an ImprintName or a PublisherName with PublishingRole 01 or both. Enter the name of the publisher of the book or the imprint or both. M, C
mec_10022 The value of the book DOI is the same as the chapter DOI. Check that the DOI of the chapter has not been entered also as book DOI. Remove the wrong DOI. C
mec_10023 The value of the journal DOI is the same as the issue DOI. Check that the DOI of the issue has not been entered also as journal DOI. Remove the wrong DOI. I
mec_10024 The ISSN-L string in the IDValue element contains a syntax error. Enter a valid ISSN-L code A, I, J
mec_10025 The submission file contains DOI records with multiple prefixes. Split the submission file into multiple files, each with a single prefix. All DOI records in a single submission must have the same prefix. A, I, J, M, C
mec_10026 The DOI record contains more than 10 PublicationDate elements. Only the first 10 are selected. Enter maximum 10 PublicationDate for the book. M
mec_12000 ArticleCitation contains one DOI element exceeding 2048 characters. Check the DOI entered in the citation. Enter a DOI less than 2049 characters in length. A, M, C, mC
mec_12001 The same DOI element value appears in multiple DOICitations records. Check that the same DOI has not been entered in several records by mistake. Enter only one record with citations to be added/updated for each DOI. mC
mec_12002 The same key attribute value of the ArticleCitation element appears more than once the CitationList. Check that the same value has not been entered in more than one attribute of the citations by mistake. A, M, C, mC
mec_12003 The submission file contains DOI records with multiple prefixes. Split the submission file into multiple files, each with a single prefix. All DOI records in a single submission must have the same prefix. mC
mec_13000 Invalid e-mail address Enter a valid e-mail address mQ
mec_13001 The MessageReferenceNumber element value length must be between 4 and 100 characters Enter a value length in MessageReferenceNumber that is between 4 and 100 characters mQ
mec_13100 The ISSN string in the ISSN element contains a syntax error Enter a valid ISSN code in ISSN mQ
mec_13101 The key attribute value appears in multiple Queries If the forward-match attribute is true, then assign a unique key attribute to every Query within the document mQ
mec_13102 The JournalIssueDate element value contains a syntax error or invalid year (YYYY) value in the JournalIssueDate element. The value must be between 1400 and 2200. Enter the year in JournalIssueDate in the YYYY format and the year must be between 1400 and 2200. mQ
mec_13103 You cannot determine if the query refers to an article or a book Enter the mandatory elements for articles or books in the Query as defined in the specifications mQ
mec_13104 The match attribute value is different from the JournalTitle and ISSN elements Assign the same value to the match attribute of the JournalTitle and ISSN elements mQ
mec_13105 An AuthorName element or a FirstPageNumber element is not available in the query Enter at least one element among the AuthorName and FirstPageNumber elements in the Query mQ
mec_13106 A JournalTitle element or an ISSN element is not available in the query The article Query must always contain at least one element among the JournalTitle and ISSN elements mQ

WARNING CODE DESCRIPTION SOLUTION CONTENT TYPE
mec_00000 The RegistrantName element value exceeds 255 characters and was truncated. It is recommended to enter a registrant name less than 256 characters in length. A, I, J, M, C, mC
mec_00001 The DOI record contains multiple WorkIdentifier elements with WorkIDType with 08 value (CODEN). Only the first one is selected. It is recommended to enter only one CODEN for the journal, otherwise enter the principal CODEN first. A, I, J
mec_00002 SerialPublication contains more than 10 Title elements with TitleType 01 (full title) value. Only the first 10 are selected. It is recommended to enter maximum 10 full titles for the journal, otherwise enter the principal titles first. A, I, J
mec_00003 The TitleText element value exceeds 255 characters and was truncated. It is recommended to enter a title less than 256 characters in length. Check that a subtitle has not been entered in the title as well. A, I, J, M
mec_00004 SerialPublication contains more than 10 Title elements with TitleType 05 (abbreviated title) value. Only the first 10 are selected. It is recommended to enter maximum 10 abbreviated titles for the journal, otherwise enter the principal titles first. A, I, J
mec_00005 The TitleText element value exceeds 150 characters and was truncated. It is recommended to enter an abbreviated title less than 151 characters in length. A, I, J, M
mec_00006 The DOI record contains more than 6 ProductIdentifier elements with ProductIDType with 07 value (ISSN). Only the first 6 are selected. It is recommended to check the ISSNs of the journal, to enter a maximum of 6 or to enter the most important ISSNs first. A, I, J
mec_00007 The JournalVolumeNumber element value exceeds 15 characters and therefore was not selected. It is recommended to check that the number of the volume is correct. A, I
mec_00008 The JournalIssueNumber element value exceeds 15 characters and therefore was not selected. It is recommended to check that the number of the issue is correct. A, I
mec_00009 The FirstPageNumber element value exceeds 15 characters and therefore was not selected. It is recommended to check that the number of the first page is correct. A, C
mec_00010 The LastPageNumber element value exceeds 15 characters and therefore was not selected. It is recommended to check that the number of the last page is correct. A, C
mec_00011 ContentItem contains more than 20 Title elements with TitleType 01 (full title) value. Only the first 20 are selected. It is recommended to enter maximum 20 full titles for the article, otherwise enter the principal titles first A
mec_00012 ContentItem contains more than 1 PageRun element with the number of pages. Only the first is selected. It is recommended to check that multiple number of pages have not been entered by mistake. A, C
mec_00013 Contributor with ContributorRole value other than A01, B01, B02, B06, B11, B12, B13, B14, B15, B16, B19, B20, or B21. It was not selected. It is recommended to check that the role of the contributor is correct. A, M, C
mec_00014 Contributor without KeyNames or CorporateName. It is recommended to always enter the surname separated from the first name if the contributor is a person or to enter the corporate name if the contributor is an organisation. A, M, C
mec_00015 The JournalIssueDesignation element value exceeds 15 characters and therefore was not selected. It is recommended to check that the issue designation is correct and if possible to shorten it. A, I
mec_00016 The DOI record doesn't contain any Contributor with SequenceNumber with 1, 01 or 001 values, ContributorRole with A01 value and KeyNames or CorporateName. It is recommended to indicate the main author and always enter the surname separated from the first name if a person or to enter the corporate name if an organisation. A, M, C
mec_00017 The DOI record contains more than 1 ProductIdentifier element with ProductIDType with 06 value (DOI). Only the first is selected. It is recommended to enter only one journal DOI or book DOI. A, I, M, C
mec_00018 The DOI record does not contain a Title with TitleType 01 (full title). It is recommended to always enter the full title of the book. M, C
mec_00019 Monograph or book contains more than 1 Title. Only the first one with TitleType 01 (full title) is selected. If no TitleType 01 is present, the first other Title is selected in this order: TitleType 05|04|06. It is recommended to check the titles of the book. M, C
mec_00020 The DOI record contains more than 6 ProductIdentifier elements with ProductIDType with 02 (ISBN-10) and 15 (ISBN-13) and 03 (EAN-13) value. Only the first 6 are selected. It is recommended to check the ISBNs of the book, to enter a maximum of 6 or to enter the most important ISBNs first. M, C
mec_00021 The DOI record does not contain any ProductIdentifier elements with ProductIDType with 02 (ISBN-10) or 15 (ISBN-13) or 03 (EAN-13) value. It is recommended to enter the ISBN of the book if assigned. M, C
mec_00022 The DOI record contains a Series without SeriesIDType 02 (ISSN). The Series title was not selected. It is recommended to enter the Series ISSN if assigned. M, C
mec_00023 The DOI record contains multiple SeriesIdentifier with SeriesIDType=02 (ISSN) for its Series. Only the first 6 ISSNs are selected. It is recommended to check the series and their ISSNs, to enter a maximum of 6 or to enter the series with the most important ISSNs first. M, C
mec_00024 The DOI record does not contain OtherText elements with TextType =01 (abstract) It is recommended to enter at least one abstract. A, M, C
mec_00025 The ImprintName or PublisherName element value exceeds 255 characters and was truncated. It is recommended to check that the name of the publisher or of the imprint is correct and if possible to shorten it. A, M, C
mec_00026 The KeyNames or PersonName or PersonNameInverted element value exceeds 60 characters and was truncated. It is recommended to check that name and surname of the author is correct and if possible to shorten it. A, M, C
mec_00027 The TitleOfSeries element value exceeds 300 characters and was truncated. It is recommended to check that the title of the series is correct and if possible to shorten it. M, C
mec_00028 The CorporateName element value exceeds 511 characters and was truncated. It is recommended to check that the name of the organization is correct and if possible to shorten it. A, M, C
mec_00029 ContentItem contains more than 1 Title element. Only the first one with TitleType 01 (full title) is selected. It is recommended to check that the first full title is the most important for the chapter. C
mec_00030 MonographicWork doesn't contain any Contributor with SequenceNumber with 1, 01 or 001 values, KeyNames or CorporateName. It is recommended to indicate the main author or editor of the book and always enter the surname separated from the first name if a person or to enter the corporate name if an organisation. C
mec_00031 The DOI record contains more than 1 WorkIdentifier element with WorkIDType with 06 value (DOI). Only the first is selected. It is recommended to enter only one journal DOI or book DOI. C
mec_02000 ArticleCitation contains one JournalVolumeNumber element which exceeds 15 characters and therefore was not selected. It is recommended to check that the volume number entered in the citation is correct. A, M, C, mC
mec_02001 ArticleCitation contains one JournalIssueNumber element which exceeds 15 characters and therefore was not selected. It is recommended to check that the issue number entered in the citation is correct. A, M, C, mC
mec_02002 ArticleCitation contains one FirstPageNumber element which exceeds 15 characters and therefore was not selected. It is recommended to check that the first page number entered in the citation is correct. A, M, C, mC
mec_02003 ArticleCitation contains one NumberWithinSeries element which exceeds 15 characters and therefore was not selected. It is recommended to check that the number in the series entered in the citation is correct. A, M, C, mC
mec_02004 ArticleCitation contains one EditionNumber element which exceeds 15 characters and therefore was not selected. It is recommended to check that the edition number entered in the citation is correct. A, M, C, mC
mec_02005 ArticleCitation contains one ComponentNumber element which exceeds 50 characters and therefore was not selected. It is recommended to check that the chapter number entered in the citation is correct. A, M, C, mC
mec_02006 ArticleCitation contains one JournalIssueDate element with DateFormat 12 value. It is recommended to check that the issue date entered in the citation is correct. A, M, C, mC
mec_02007 ArticleCitation contains one JournalIssueDate element with Date value inconsistent with the format specified in DateFormat. It is recommended to check that the format of the issue date entered in the citation is correct. A, M, C, mC