A question on publication process in Physical Review D

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A researcher recently had their first paper accepted in Physical Review D but discovered a minor calculation error affecting a table value. The mistake does not alter the paper's main results or physics but requires three specific changes: updating a coefficient value, modifying an equation, and removing lines discussing the previous coefficient value. The researcher is uncertain whether to contact the editor immediately or wait for the proofreading phase, and is seeking clarity on whether these changes will be published as an erratum. The consensus is to inform the editor right away, as they can provide guidance based on the paper's production status. The researcher plans to email the editor promptly.
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Dear All,

A few days ago, my first paper in Physical Review D got accepted, but today, I found out that there is a minor mistake in the paper that changes the value of a quantity in a table. It doesn't change the final results, the physics or the paper's main point. It's just a calculation error. I need to make three changes-- change the value in the table for one of the 7 coefficients, one equation for the expression for that particular coefficient, and I need to strike out 3 lines that discuss that coefficient's earlier value.

What should I do now? Should I contact the editor or should i request these changes in the proofreading phase? And will these changes be published as an erratum or since I caught this before it actually gets published, it won't be shown as an erratum?

PS. I can see that it has gone into production phase now.

Thanks!
 
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Let the editor know right away. He/she will tell you what the options are based on where it is in the process.
 
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Vanadium 50 said:
Let the editor know right away. He/she will tell you what the options are based on where it is in the process.
Thanks. I'll send an email to the editor today itself.
 
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