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OPF-086_SUG.mods-recordCritical Ingestion Error

the "record" keyword and the media-type "application/mods+xml"

the "record" keyword and the media-type "application/mods+xml"

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What This Error Means in Plain English

EPUBCheck detected the "record" keyword and the media-type "application/mods+xml". Digital reading systems and bookstores require standard conformance to ensure compatibility across all reading apps.

Why Retailers & EAA Regulations Block This File

Automated book distributors (Apple Books, Amazon KDP, Kobo, and IngramSpark) run strict EPUBCheck validation on ingest and reject non-compliant files.

Technical Specification: W3C EPUBCheck rule OPF-086_SUG.mods-record: the "record" keyword and the media-type "application/mods+xml"

Manual Fix Instructions (for Sigil / Calibre)

  1. Locate the file and line flagged under rule OPF-086_SUG.mods-record in your EPUB editor (Sigil or Calibre).
  2. Apply the required syntax correction matching the OPF-086_SUG.mods-record specification.
  3. Re-pack and validate with PreFlight EPUB to confirm zero residual errors.