Help:Cite errors/Cite error group refs without references

Overview
When grouped references are defined, then the page must also have markup to show the reference list. The reference list is shown by including either of the following:




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Issues and resolution
The most obvious and simplest issue is when the reference list markup is missing. Simply add to the end of the article under the section title "References", usually between "See also" and "External links". The $1 in the message shown above will be replaced with the groupname.

Sometimes the reference list markup exists, but the message is shown because the tag immediately before the reference list markup does not have a closing  or it is malformed, thus "eating" the rest of the text including the reference list. Find the last tag and ensure it is properly closed with.

This message may also show if there are  tags after the reference list markup. Ensure all  tags are properly placed. A template such as a navbox may have  tags.

Examples
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