syntax error or access rule violation

Q: How to fix PostgreSQL 42000 syntax error or access rule violation?

Inspect the error detail for the specific violation: The error message and DETAIL will identify whether this is a syntax issue or an access control issue, and at which position in the query.

What this means

SQLSTATE 42000 is the generic syntax or access rule violation code. It is the parent class for 42601 (syntax error), 42501 (permission denied), and other 42xxx codes. When 42000 itself is raised, it indicates a violation that does not fit a more specific subcode.

Why it happens

1A SQL statement has a syntax or semantic error that does not match a more specific 42xxx code
2An access control rule violation not covered by 42501

How to reproduce

Generic syntax or access rule violation.

expected output

ERROR:  syntax error or access rule violation

Fix

Inspect the error detail for the specific violation

WHEN When 42000 appears.

Why this works

The error message and DETAIL will identify whether this is a syntax issue or an access control issue, and at which position in the query.

Sources

Official documentation ↗

Class 42 — Syntax Error or Access Rule Violation

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At a glance

PlatformPostgreSQL SQLSTATE Errors

Code42000

ClassSyntax Error or Access Rule Violation

SeverityERROR

TierNotable

ConfidenceHIGH