duplicate file
SQLSTATE 58P02 is a Postgres-specific error raised when Postgres attempts to create a file that already exists on the filesystem in a context where file uniqueness is required.
- 1A Postgres internal operation attempts to create a data file that already exists (e.g., during table space or relation creation)
- 2Filesystem inconsistency where a file exists that should not
Internal duplicate file conflict.
expected output
ERROR: duplicate file
Fix
Investigate filesystem and data directory consistency
WHEN When this error appears.
Why this works
Run pg_dump for a fresh backup, then investigate the data directory for unexpected files. If the error follows a failed upgrade or crash recovery, consider restoring from backup.
✕ Manually delete files from the Postgres data directory
Manually removing files from the data directory can corrupt the database. Always use Postgres tools.
Class 58 — System Error (Postgres-specific)
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