Conflicts occur when a resource’s metadata violates restrictions set by the current view. You might encounter a conflict when you do any of the following:
Conflict types and resolutions
| Conflict | Reason | Result | Resolution |
|---|---|---|---|
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Character Limit |
The value of the data exceeds the character limit set for the field |
The value is truncated |
Use a shorter value or cancel your changes and use the advanced interface or an alternate view |
|
Vocabulary |
The value of the data does not belong to the restricted vocabulary set for the field |
The value is cleared |
Select a value from the field’s restricted vocabulary or cancel your changes and use the advanced interface or an alternate view |
|
Multiplicity |
A field contains more values than the view allows |
Additional values are saved but are not displayed |
Use the advanced interface or an alternate view if you want to see or edit the additional values |
|
Language |
Occurs when you import data in a language not used by the Metadata tool in your organization |
The language is changed to “unspecified” |
Select an alternate language, leave the language unspecified, or ask site administration to add the language |