When saving a name authority record in Alma using the F3 function, the Linked Data Enrichment process is causing the $e relator subfield to move to an incorrect position within the field. Instead of maintaining the expected order (e.g., $a, $e, $1), the $e subfield is often placed at the end or in another unexpected location after $0/$1 subfields are added. This disrupts the intended structure of the authority field and creates extra manual work for cataloguers.

Attempts to correct the placement by copying and pasting the $e subfield do not work as expected—Alma consistently pastes it at the end of the field, regardless of cursor position. This issue only occurs after Linked Data Enrichment and does not affect other fields or occur before enrichment.

Ex Libris support has indicated that this is currently by design, as part of the Preferred Term Correction (PTC) process.

Impact:
• Authority records are not formatted as cataloguers expect, leading to confusion and extra manual editing.
• The copy-paste function does not work reliably for $e subfields after enrichment.
• The current behaviour reduces efficiency and increases the risk of errors in authority data.

Request:
Please review and enhance the Linked Data Enrichment and F3 saving process so that $e relator subfields retain their correct position (immediately after $a) when new $0/$1 subfields are added. Additionally, ensure that copy-pasting subfields works as expected in all scenarios. This change would improve cataloguing accuracy and workflow efficiency.