Error
Error Code:
42P06
PostgreSQL Error 42P06: Duplicate Schema Name
Description
This error indicates that an attempt was made to create a new schema using a name that is already present in the current database. PostgreSQL schema names must be unique within a database, making this a violation of database object naming rules.
Error Message
duplicate schema
Known Causes
3 known causesSchema Already Exists
You tried to create a schema with a name that is already defined in the database.
Application or Scripting Error
A database script or application logic attempted to create a schema without first verifying its existence.
Misunderstanding Database Scope
The schema might already exist in the specific database context where the command was executed, even if it's new elsewhere.
Solutions
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