Errors

How to diagnose and fix the 25P03 idle_in_transaction_session_timeout error code in Postgres.

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The 25P03 error code in PostgreSQL corresponds to idle_in_transaction_session_timeout, which signifies that a session has been terminated because it was idle in a transaction for longer than the idle_in_transaction_session_timeout setting. This setting is a part of PostgreSQL’s configuration that helps to avoid issues with long-running transactions holding locks for more time than necessary, which can …

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How to diagnose and fix the 25005 no_active_sql_transaction_for_branch_transaction error code in Postgres.

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The 25005 error code in PostgreSQL refers to no_active_sql_transaction_for_branch_transaction. This error occurs when an operation that requires an active transaction is attempted without one being in progress. Essentially, it indicates that you’re trying to perform an operation that is only valid within a transaction block when no such block is active. Here are some examples …

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How to diagnose and fix the 25000 invalid_transaction_state error code in Postgres.

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The 25000 error code in PostgreSQL indicates an invalid_transaction_state. This error suggests that there is an issue with the current state of the transaction, such as attempting an operation that isn’t allowed within the current transaction block, or there are issues with transaction boundaries. Here are some examples and sample code to explain and cover …

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How to diagnose and fix the 2203F sql_json_scalar_required error code in Postgres.

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The 2203F error code in PostgreSQL refers to the sql_json_scalar_required error. This error occurs when a JSON scalar value is required but not found. To diagnose and fix this error, you would typically ensure that the JSON data you’re working with contains scalar values where expected and that your queries are correctly formatted to handle …

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How to diagnose and fix the 2F003 prohibited_sql_statement_attempted error code in Postgres.

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The 2F003 error code in PostgreSQL corresponds to prohibited_sql_statement_attempted. This error occurs when an SQL statement is attempted that is not allowed in the current context, particularly within a function or trigger that is declared as SECURITY DEFINER and is attempting to execute an operation that is restricted. Here’s how to approach diagnosing and fixing …

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How to diagnose and fix the 26000 invalid_sql_statement_name error code in Postgres.

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The 26000 error code in PostgreSQL, known as invalid_sql_statement_name, typically occurs when a prepared statement with a specified name cannot be found during execution. This situation can arise when attempting to execute or deallocate a prepared statement that does not exist, either because it was never created, it has already been deallocated, or the session …

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How to diagnose and fix the 25006 read_only_sql_transaction error code in Postgres.

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The 25006 error code in PostgreSQL refers to a read_only_sql_transaction error, which occurs when you attempt to perform a write operation (such as INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, or DDL commands) within a transaction that is set to read-only mode. In read-only mode, the transaction is not allowed to modify any data. To diagnose and fix this …

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How to diagnose and fix the 25008 held_cursor_requires_same_isolation_level error code in Postgres.

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The 25008 error code in PostgreSQL, held_cursor_requires_same_isolation_level, occurs when you try to use a cursor that was declared in a previous transaction with a different isolation level. Cursors in PostgreSQL can be declared as WITH HOLD, which allows them to continue to exist after a transaction commits, but they can only be used subsequently at …

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How to diagnose and fix the 23P01 exclusion_violation error code in Postgres.

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The 23P01 error code in PostgreSQL corresponds to exclusion_violation, which indicates that an operation has violated an exclusion constraint. Exclusion constraints ensure that if any two rows are compared on the specified columns or expressions using the specified operators, not all of these comparisons will return true. To diagnose and fix a 23P01 exclusion_violation error, …

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