Q. What do I do if I get an error message that says "Record is using a reference type undefined in this output style"?
This error happens when you are using a reference type that is not listed in the template of the output style. It happens mainly when using government documents in APA 7th as you can see below.
To correct this error, you can either change the reference type to something else that is similar (such as report) or modify the APA 7th output style to create a government document template.
To change the reference type:
1. Double-click the reference you need to change. Then click the drop-down arrow next to the reference type and select a reference type that is similar, such as Report.
2. Click on the small X at the top right corner to save the changes.
To modify the style
To modify an existing style, go to the “Edit” menu in EndNote and click “Output Styles”, then “Edit...” (the style that you have chosen to edit will be listed in the menu).
In the left-hand pane, go down to the “Bibliography” section and click “Templates.” You will see a list of several different types of references. For each one, you can remove elements, or add new ones using the “Insert Field” button located at the right of the screen.
If you need to change the in-text citation as well, follow the same procedure but select “Templates” in the “Citations” section. You can browse the other options for additional ways to edit the style.