Error
Error Code:
22027
PostgreSQL Error 22027: Invalid Trim Character
Description
Error 22027, 'trim error', indicates a data exception during string trimming operations in PostgreSQL. This typically happens when the `TRIM` function encounters an invalid character or an unexpected data format that prevents it from successfully removing leading, trailing, or both characters from a string.
Error Message
trim error
Known Causes
3 known causesUnexpected Characters in String
The string being trimmed contains characters that are not whitespace or the explicitly specified trim character, leading to an inability to perform the trim operation.
Invalid Trim Character Argument
An invalid or malformed character argument was provided to the `TRIM` function, making it impossible for the database to interpret and apply the trimming logic.
Data Type Mismatch or Corruption
The input to the `TRIM` function is not a valid string type or contains corrupted data, preventing the function from processing it correctly.
Solutions
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