How to diagnose and fix the 42622 name_too_long error code in Postgres.

The 42622 error code in PostgreSQL indicates that an identifier is too long. PostgreSQL enforces a maximum length for identifiers, which is 63 bytes. Identifiers include names of tables, columns, indexes, sequences, databases, users, and other PostgreSQL objects. If you try to create or reference an identifier with more than 63 bytes, PostgreSQL will raise …

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How to diagnose and fix the 38003 prohibited_sql_statement_attempted error code in Postgres. 

The 38003 error code in PostgreSQL, which stands for prohibited_sql_statement_attempted, typically indicates that an SQL statement was executed that is not permitted in the current context. This error is often related to SQL statements that violate the security restrictions of a particular environment, such as within a function or trigger that has been defined with …

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How to diagnose and fix the 40003 statement_completion_unknown error code in Postgres. 

The 40003 error code in PostgreSQL, which stands for statement_completion_unknown, generally indicates a situation where a transaction has been terminated because the success or failure of a statement could not be established. This error is often associated with transaction management in distributed databases or systems where network partitions or other communication issues can occur. Here’s …

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How to diagnose and fix the 3D000 invalid_catalog_name error code in Postgres. 

The 3D000 error code in PostgreSQL, which stands for invalid_catalog_name, typically occurs when a database operation is attempted without specifying a valid database or when the specified database does not exist. To diagnose and fix this issue, consider the following steps and examples: In application code, specify the database in your connection string: If the …

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