Suggestion 604 Birth location too short

Date: 15 May 2016
Location: Worldwide
Surnames/tags: data_doctors db_error_604

Description of Error - 604: Birth location too short

Abbreviations for states and countries should not be used as they can be ambiguous. WikiTree wants to use a name that everyone can understand. Please add all applicable geopolitical designations including the country to correct this error.

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Suggestion 604, 634, 664 Location too short

Possible Causes

Incorrect or unsupported abbreviations.

Action Steps

Update location name to a name that was used when the event took place and include also country in the name...

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Technical Stuff

For now MinLength up to 4 letters with exceptions of well known country codes USA, UK. American states should be at least in form PA, USA which is longer than 4 letters. But for now they are not yet shown as an error.

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