Raised when an UPDATE or INSERT through a view would create a row that no longer meets the view’s WHERE clause enforced by WITH CHECK OPTION.
with_check_option_violation happens when an UPDATE or INSERT through a PostgreSQL view breaks the view’s WITH CHECK OPTION rule, making the row invisible to the view. Ensure the new values still satisfy the view’s WHERE clause or remove WITH CHECK OPTION to resolve the error.
with_check_option_violation
PostgreSQL error with_check_option_violation (SQLSTATE 44000) appears when you insert or update data through a view that has a WITH CHECK OPTION clause, yet the resulting row no longer satisfies the view’s WHERE predicate.
The database cancels the write to guarantee that every row visible through the view continues to meet its declared constraints.
Fixing the error fast is crucial because it blocks data changes and signals a mismatch between business rules and the incoming data.
The immediate cause is a conflict between the values being written and the view filter enforced by WITH CHECK OPTION.
When the modified row would vanish from the view, PostgreSQL raises the violation.
Additional factors include BEFORE triggers that change column values, rules that rewrite the query, or application logic that no longer matches the view definition.
First, review the view’s WHERE clause and validate that the data you are inserting or updating fits the conditions.
Adjust column values, or perform the write directly on the base table if business logic allows.
Alternatively, recreate the view without WITH CHECK OPTION, or add OR conditions to the predicate so the modified row remains visible.
Status flag views: Updating status from ‘active’ to ‘archived’ through an active-only view raises the error. Use the base table or a wider view for such updates.
Tenant-scoped views: Inserts with the wrong tenant_id violate the tenant view.
Ensure the client always passes the correct tenant_id value.
Clarify ownership: Write data-changing code against base tables unless you genuinely need WITH CHECK OPTION safeguards.
Validate application inputs early, enforce consistent default values, and add test cases that simulate edge updates to catch violations before production.
view_invalid_error surfaces when the underlying table is dropped. insufficient_privilege occurs when users lack INSERT or UPDATE rights.
Both differ because they relate to permissions or object existence, not predicate compliance, yet troubleshooting steps often overlap: inspect view definition and privileges.
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No. It enforces constraints only on INSERT and UPDATE statements.
You must drop and recreate the view without it; PostgreSQL does not support toggling the option.
Yes if the view is relied upon for enforcing business rules. Consider adding equivalent CHECK constraints on the table.
Galaxy’s AI copilot previews the row set after updates, warning you when a statement would violate the view predicate before execution.
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