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42p01
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PostgreSQL · Database Server
PostgreSQL SQLSTATE 42P01 (undefined_table) indicates undefined table during query object resolution and SQL compilation.
Quick Answer
Error code 42P01 on your PostgreSQL Database Server means: PostgreSQL SQLSTATE 42P01 (undefined_table) indicates undefined table during query object resolution and SQL compilation.. This is usually fixable — see the step-by-step guide below.
Affected Models
Likely Causes
  1. The current statement triggered undefined_table, which PostgreSQL classifies as SQLSTATE 42P01.
  2. Application SQL, parameter values, or transaction state are incompatible with PostgreSQL rules for undefined table.
  3. Environment differences (schema, permissions, or runtime settings) exposed this 42P01 condition in production flow.
How to Fix It
1
Capture full query text, bind values, and transaction context for SQLSTATE 42P01.
2
Reproduce undefined_table in staging with the same schema version and connection settings.
3
Inspect pg logs and execution plan details to isolate the exact failing clause or object.
4
Apply a targeted fix (query rewrite, schema migration, or transaction-order change) for undefined table.
5
Deploy and verify SQLSTATE 42P01 no longer appears in error telemetry.
Pro Tip
This is a common issue that most users can resolve without specialized tools. Try the first step before moving on to more complex solutions.
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