When encountering the error "22013: Invalid Preceding or Following Size in Window Function" in PostgreSQL, the user should:
PRECEDE
or FOLLOWING
clause uses a valid numerical value. The error typically means there’s a logical problem with how the window frame is defined.ROWS BETWEEN 1 PRECEDING AND 1 FOLLOWING
), ensure that no part of this definition results in a negative range or an illogical frame specification.OVER
clause are compatible and correctly implemented. Mismatches or incorrect usage can sometimes trigger this error.ROWS BETWEEN
with variable bounds, validate those variables with a query like SELECT MIN(your_column), MAX(your_column) FROM your_table;
to ensure they fall within a valid range.EXPLAIN
with your query to see the execution plan. While this won’t directly solve the window function error, it can provide insights into how PostgreSQL is interpreting your query.These actions focus on directly addressing and investigating the specific error message related to window functions in PostgreSQL, enabling the user to correct the issue or better understand the cause.
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