Error
Error Code:
22024
PostgreSQL Error 22024: Unterminated C String Data Exception
Description
Error 22024, 'unterminated c string', indicates that a string literal or constant within your SQL query or data input was not properly closed. This typically occurs when a single quote character is missing, leading PostgreSQL to interpret the remainder of the query as part of an unclosed string. It's a common data exception related to malformed string data.
Error Message
unterminated c string
Known Causes
3 known causesMissing String Terminator
The most common cause is omitting the closing single quote (') for a string literal in an SQL query or data insertion statement.
Unescaped Internal Quote
A single quote character within a string value that is not properly escaped (e.g., by doubling it or using E'...' syntax) can prematurely terminate the string.
Malformed String Operation
Improper usage of string manipulation functions or concatenation operators might result in a syntactically incomplete string argument.
Solutions
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General Troubleshooting Tips
- Check the error message carefully for specific details
- Review recent changes that might have caused the error
- Search for the exact error code in the official documentation
- Check log files for additional context
- Try restarting the application or service