'error: column "column_name" does not exist' - what to do?

You're trying to reference a column that doesn't exist in the table or has a different name.

Example:


ERROR:  column "user_name" does not exist

Solution:


1. Double-check the column name for typos.
2. Make sure you reference the column in the correct table.
3. Ensure the column exists in the desired table.

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