Description

The institution cannot be determined from the information provided.

Related fields

• dwc:institutionCode
• dwc:ownerInstitutionCode
• dwc:institutionID

Implications and caveats

Severity: Warning

Usually occurs when there is more than one institution with the same institution code or institution ID. The institution will not be associated with the records they have provided. Searching via the institution name will not find the records.

Data custodian recommendations

If the institution has been previously registered with the ALA, ensure the correct institution code is given. If this is a new institution, contact the data management team to ensure the institution details have been correctly registered.

Code reference

OccurrenceIssue.AMBIGUOUS_INSTITUTION