This hard warning message reads:
For transaction data accuracy, imported spin-off transactions should be deleted and re-generated using the Morningstar Office Spin-off Wizard. Please refer to the Corporate Action Warehouse for more information and resources.
This indicates that this transaction is the result of a corporate action, and recognized as such by Morningstar. In order to have the most accurate information, you must detail the transaction(s) using the Corporate Actions Wizard. See the Spin-off Wizard help for more information.
The Spin-off Wizard is recommended for these reasons:
The spin-off transactions sent from the custodian will lack original cost basis and original date information.
The spin-off transactions from your custodian will not balance each other and can cause non-consistent data warnings on performance reports.
With the wizard, the Cash-in-Lieu transaction will be treated as a sell of fractional shares (realized gain) rather than a distribution or out-of-pocket deposit.
See Also
Handling Warnings in the Import Blotter