SQLiteSQLite SQLITE_ERROR

SQLite: No Such Column

SQLite raises 'no such column' when a query references a column that does not exist in the specified table. Unlike PostgreSQL, SQLite is case-insensitive for column names.

Example Query

SELECT user_name FROM users;
-- Fails if the column is named 'username' (no underscore)

Common Causes

  1. 1Typo in the column name
  2. 2Column added in a later migration that has not been applied
  3. 3Wrong table being queried

How to Fix It

Use PRAGMA table_info(table_name) to list all columns. Check migration files to ensure the column exists. Use SELECT * FROM table LIMIT 1 to inspect the actual schema.

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