How to diagnose and fix the 40001 serialization_failure error code in Postgres.

The 40001 error code in PostgreSQL indicates a serialization_failure, which occurs when a transaction cannot be completed due to concurrent transactions modifying the same data. This is typically encountered when using the SERIALIZABLE isolation level, which provides the strictest level of transaction isolation by ensuring that transactions appear to be serialized, even though they may …

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How to diagnose and fix the 38002 modifying_sql_data_not_permitted error code in Postgres.

The 38002 error code in PostgreSQL corresponds to a situation where a modifying SQL operation is not permitted. This error is part of the SQL standard’s conventions for “SQLSTATE” codes and typically arises in environments where certain types of SQL operations are restricted, such as within a read-only transaction or function. Here are some scenarios …

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How to diagnose and fix the 40002 transaction_integrity_constraint_violation error code in Postgres. 

The 40002 error code in PostgreSQL stands for transaction_integrity_constraint_violation. This error occurs when a transaction violates a database constraint, such as a foreign key constraint, a unique constraint, or a check constraint, during its execution. This violation can happen due to an insert, update, or delete operation that conflicts with the rules defined by the …

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How to diagnose and fix the 39001 invalid_sqlstate_returned error code in Postgres.

The 39001 error code in PostgreSQL, which stands for invalid_sqlstate_returned, is typically encountered when a function or trigger programmed in an external language (such as PL/Python, PL/Perl, etc.) returns an invalid SQLSTATE code. SQLSTATE codes are standardized error codes that are used to indicate the success or failure of SQL operations. To diagnose and fix …

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How to diagnose and fix the 38001 containing_sql_not_permitted error code in Postgres. 

The 38001 error code in PostgreSQL, which stands for containing_sql_not_permitted, typically occurs when you’re working with external routines or functions, such as those written in PL/Python or PL/Perl, and you attempt to execute an SQL command that is not allowed within that context. This is a security restriction to prevent unauthorized operations from within these …

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