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command (or related operation) triggered the error. If you have access to the PostgreSQL logs, look for entries around the time the error occurred. The relevant log file can be found and checked with commands like:tail -n 100 /var/log/postgresql/postgresql-<version>-main.log
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with your PostgreSQL server version.COPY
command syntax is correct. For example, ensure that the file path, delimiter, and other options are specified correctly. A typical COPY
command might look like:COPY table_name FROM '/path/to/file.csv' DELIMITER ',' CSV HEADER;
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command and check its format. Ensure that it matches the format expected by your COPY
command (e.g., CSV, text, binary). For CSV files, check that the delimiter, quote characters, and escape characters are consistent throughout the file.COPY
command. You can check the file encoding with a command like:file -bi /path/to/file.csv
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command that might be specific to your PostgreSQL version, consult the PostgreSQL documentation for guidance on correct usage and troubleshooting.COPY
command with STDIN or STDOUT to stream the data. This can be a workaround for file path or permission issues.COPY
command used, the error message, and any relevant file format or data type information.Let Dr. Droid create custom investigation plans for your infrastructure.
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