When encountering the error 0P000: Invalid Role Specification
from a Postgres database, follow these specific actions:
SELECT rolname FROM pg_roles WHERE rolname = 'your_role_name';
'your_role_name'
with the actual role name you are trying to use or was mentioned in the error.\du+ your_role_name
SELECT rolname FROM pg_roles r JOIN pg_auth_members m ON r.oid = m.roleid JOIN pg_roles u ON m.member = u.oid WHERE u.rolname = 'your_user_name';
'your_user_name'
with the username of the person experiencing the error. This command lists all roles that the user is a member of.Execute these actions sequentially, adjusting queries as necessary based on your specific context (e.g., replacing placeholder values with actual role or user names). Each step is designed to isolate and identify common roots of the Invalid Role Specification
error, aiding in resolution without a database administrator.
(Perfect for DevOps & SREs)
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