PostgreSQLERROR 42601
PostgreSQL: Syntax Error at or Near
PostgreSQL 42601 indicates a SQL syntax error. The error message includes the token where parsing failed, which usually points directly at or just before the problem.
Example Query
SELECT id name FROM users; -- Missing comma between id and name
Common Causes
- 1Missing comma between items in a SELECT list
- 2Using a PostgreSQL reserved word as an unquoted identifier
- 3Mismatched parentheses or quotes
How to Fix It
Read the token reported in the error message — the mistake is usually just before it. Add missing commas, close open parentheses, and quote reserved words with double quotes. Use a SQL formatter to make structure visible.
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