# “Add column from reconciled values” fails when typing Wikidata properties manually

**URL:** <https://forum.openrefine.org/t/add-column-from-reconciled-values-fails-when-typing-wikidata-properties-manually/2778>\
**Category:** Support and Helpdesk\
**Tags:** wikidata, reconciliation, hints-and-tips\
**Created:** [April 14, 2026, 6:23am UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/add-column-from-reconciled-values-fails-when-typing-wikidata-properties-manually/2778 "2026-04-14T06:23:47Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![Miquel\_Centelles](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/forum.openrefine.org/miquel_centelles/32/129_2.png) [@Miquel\_Centelles](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/Miquel_Centelles)\
**Post date:** [April 14, 2026, 6:23am UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/add-column-from-reconciled-values-fails-when-typing-wikidata-properties-manually/2778/1 "2026-04-14T06:23:47Z")

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Hello,

I’m having a problem in **OpenRefine** when trying to add columns from reconciled values with **Wikidata**.

What I need to do is use **Add columns from reconciled values** after reconciling my cells with Wikidata. Once I have selected the reconciliation matches, choosing **Add column from reconciled values...** opens the dialog where I can select which related information to import into new columns.

If I choose a property from the **suggested list** , it works fine. However, if I **manually type** the property I want to add, I always get this error message:

> “Sorry, something went wrong. Please try again later.”

This has never worked for me.

I’m attaching a screenshot of the error. For example, in the screenshot I type **“birth”** , and the error appears immediately, even though suggestions are shown below.

Has anyone seen this before or know what might be causing it? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

 ![imatge](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/uploads/openrefine/original/2X/9/9543907ee77395fa1bc475a2bcc5c897b931a8f8.png)

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**Author:** ![HannaMeiners](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/f08c70/32.png) [@HannaMeiners](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/HannaMeiners)\
**Post date:** [April 14, 2026, 6:55am UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/add-column-from-reconciled-values-fails-when-typing-wikidata-properties-manually/2778/2 "2026-04-14T06:55:16Z")

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I’ve been having the same problem for a few days now. I hope a solution will be found soon:/

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**Author:** ![Martin](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/forum.openrefine.org/martin/32/7_2.png) [@Martin](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/Martin)\
**Post date:** [April 14, 2026, 12:50pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/add-column-from-reconciled-values-fails-when-typing-wikidata-properties-manually/2778/3 "2026-04-14T12:50:50Z")

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Hello, this is a known issue, and we are actively working to find a resolution. However, it involves several parties to coordinate, and we don't have a resolution timeline yet.

You can refer to the discussion [Add columns from reconciled values not working via Wikidata](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/add-columns-from-reconciled-values-not-working-via-wikidata/2746) and the following Phabricator ticket: [T419770](https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T419770) for more details.

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**Author:** ![datasteward8](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/90ced4/32.png) [@datasteward8](https://forum.openrefine.org/u/datasteward8)\
**Post date:** [April 14, 2026, 12:51pm UTC](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/add-column-from-reconciled-values-fails-when-typing-wikidata-properties-manually/2778/4 "2026-04-14T12:51:46Z")

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I encountered the same error weeks ago. It was solved a for a little while then it started again and its been the same in the last few weeks unfortunately.

This was my post: [Add columns from reconciled values not working via Wikidata - #4 by Martin](https://forum.openrefine.org/t/add-columns-from-reconciled-values-not-working-via-wikidata/2746/4)