As a student, the consequence for citing a source incorrectly was usually a reduction in the final grade for the paper.

But, what are the consequences in the "real world"?
If I write a book or paper and (intentionally or unintentionally) cite some of the sources incorrectly, are there any consequences?

As a student, the consequence for plagiarism or citing a source incorrectly was usually a reduction in the final grade for the paper.

But, what are the consequences in the "real world"?
If I write a book or paper and (intentionally or unintentionally) cite some of the sources incorrectly, are there any consequences?

Take, for example, these two scenarios:

1. I write a book/paper and provide citations for sources. A reviewer or reader tries to locate one of the sources as I have cited it, but cannot locate the source. What are the consequences to me (if any)?

2. I write a book/paper and am accused of plagiarism because there are only so many ways to write "on such-and-such a date, so-and-so was born in such-and-such a place." What are the consequences to me (if any)?