Snipeit Moving from IIS to Ubuntu Issue

[dhbball]

I am getting this error. I do not understand how to fix it.
SQLSTATE[42S22]: Column not found: 1054 Unknown column 'components_assets.created_by' in 'field list'

Thank you

[dhbball]

CHATGPT for the win!

The SQL error SQLSTATE[42S22]: Column not found: 1054 Unknown column 'components_assets.created_by' in 'field list' indicates that the SQL query is attempting to use a column named created_by in the components_assets table, but this column does not exist.

Here’s how to resolve the issue:

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1. Verify Table Structure

Check the structure of the components_assets table to confirm if the created_by column exists.

• Run the following SQL query:

  DESCRIBE components_assets;

  or

  SHOW COLUMNS FROM components_assets;

If the column is not present, proceed to the next steps.

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2. Correct the Query

If the column is not supposed to exist:

• Remove or modify references to created_by in the SQL query.

For example:

SELECT other_columns FROM components_assets;

If created_by is required:

• Ensure the column name in your query matches the actual column name (case sensitivity can matter in some databases like MySQL if configured).

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3. Add the Missing Column

If created_by is a legitimate field, add it to the table:

ALTER TABLE components_assets ADD COLUMN created_by INT; -- Or appropriate datatype

Make sure the datatype and constraints match the expected usage.

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4. Verify Application Code

If the query is dynamically generated:

• Review the application code or ORM to ensure the query aligns with the database schema.
• For example, in Laravel, update your migration files to include the missing column and rerun migrations:

  php artisan migrate

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5. Check for Aliases in the Query

If the query uses aliases, ensure they are correctly set up. For example:

SELECT ca.created_by FROM components_assets AS ca;

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6. Database Sync

If this issue occurs after migrating or syncing the database:

• Re-run migrations or database sync commands.
• Ensure your database schema matches the intended design.

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Debugging Checklist:

1. Does the components_assets table have the created_by column?
2. Is the query syntax correct and matching the database structure?
3. Is there a mismatch between environments (e.g., local vs production)?

Let me know if you need help with any specific part of this!