SQLSTATE 58000 signals a PostgreSQL system_error, triggered when the server encounters an unexpected internal or OS-level failure.
PostgreSQL Error 58000 – system_error occurs when the server hits an unexpected internal or operating-system fault, such as catalog corruption or disk failure. Review the PostgreSQL logs, check disk and permissions, repair or restore corrupt files, and restart the server to clear the error.
PostgreSQL Error 58000
PostgreSQL raises SQLSTATE 58000 when an internal subsystem reports a critical fault the server cannot safely recover from. The message appears as “ERROR: 58000: system_error” followed by a detail hint in the server log.
The error means PostgreSQL detected corruption, missing resources, or an unexpected operating-system issue. The backend terminates the transaction to protect data integrity.
Disk or file-system problems top the list.
Bad sectors, full disks, or permission changes on data directories make critical files unreachable and trigger 58000.
Catalog corruption or inconsistent WAL segments also produce a system_error because the server cannot read essential metadata.
Operating-system limits such as out-of-memory kills, kernel panics, or SELinux policy denials can surface as a 58000 condition.
First, inspect postgresql.log for the exact failure line.
The context string pinpoints the missing file, relation, or function that failed.
Validate the file system with fsck (Linux) or CHKDSK (Windows).
Repair or replace damaged disks before restarting PostgreSQL.
If a single relation is corrupt, restore it from the most recent base backup or use pg_restore -t for table-level recovery.
Missing pg_clog files: Copy the files from a healthy replica or a base backup, then restart the server.
Corrupted WAL segment: Promote a standby or recover from archived WALs using pg_basebackup and restore_command.
SELinux denial: Add an allow rule with semanage fcontext and relabel the data directory.
Place the data directory on RAID-protected storage and monitor SMART metrics for early disk failure warnings.
Schedule nightly pg_basebackup jobs and archive WALs so point-in-time recovery is always possible.
Enable fsync and full_page_writes to guard against partial-page writes during crashes.
XX000 internal_error: Generic internal fault; similar troubleshooting applies but often fixed by updating to the latest minor version.
53100 disk_full: Triggered when disks reach capacity; resolved by freeing space or moving the tablespace.
57P03 cannot_connect_now: Appears during crash recovery; wait for startup to finish or check recovery.conf settings.
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Only if the underlying issue is transient. Persistent disk or catalog damage will re-trigger the error after restart.
No. They indicate data integrity risk. Always investigate logs and run checks immediately.
VACUUM cannot run while 58000 is active. Resolve corruption first, then vacuum to clean dead tuples.
Galaxy surfaces server logs inside the SQL editor, letting engineers quickly trace 58000 errors and share the fix with teammates.
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