Write-n-Cite is producing a “Reference __ was not found in your database" message

This problem usually occurs when duplicates aren't rigorously checked after every import, but are checked occasionally. A duplicate pair member that has already been inserted in a document has been deleted. One can usually find another record for the reference in the database (the retained member of the duplicate pair).

1. Record the reference number or numbers that appear in the error message.
2. If you are using Write-n-Cite III (WNC III), use the WNC "Tools" menu to "Revert to WNC v. 2 document"
3. Once you are looking at a document with WNC v. 2 code, search for the "Ref ID" number that appeared in the WNC error message.
4. When you locate the problem Ref ID number, note the authors name and publication date that are associated with the number.
5. Search your RefWorks database for a RefWorks record with that author's name and that publication year. If you have found the correct reference, note the ref ID associated with the reference.
6. Replace all instances of the problem Ref ID in your document's RefWorks code with the Ref ID for the record that still exists in your RefWorks account.
7. Keep searching for and replacing the missing Ref ID until the whole document has been searched.
8. Repeat steps 3-7 for the next problem Ref ID
10. If you are using WNC III, use the "Tools" menu to "Convert to WNC III Document"
11. Click on the “Bibliography” button and “Create Bibliography”