Warning 896 Unknown parameter in template
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Surnames/tags: data_doctors db_error_896
[send private message], Janet Wild [send private message], and Data Doctors Project WikiTree [send private message]Description of Warning - 896: Unknown parameter in template
Some template parameters were removed from a template or there is a typo in the parameter name.
Content of info column: Contains the info on the unknown parameter and the template code. It also includes a link to the template documentation.
Possible Causes
Not understanding how templates are used or a change in the template design or a typo.
- In case of info 1 = the problem is usually in a double pipe || in the parameter. It can also be at the end and at the beginning of the next line representing two sequental pipes.
- In case of info 1 = |caption=... or 1 = ... the problem is usually in unpaired [] or [[]] or {{}} in the parameter.
Action Steps
Remove the deprecated parameterter based on the template documentation. Replace it with the correct one. In case of a typo, correct the name. If you have any problems correcting the suggestion, ask in ask in G2G, or in the Data Doctors Google Group (if you are a member).
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Based on the template documentation all template parameters in a template are checked if they are known.
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Under heading possible causes, In the case of 1 - the word beginning is misspelled.