I’m having trouble with PhpPgAdmin when trying to import a database. I exported database A_DB using the export feature. The resulting file A_dump.sql has both structure and data. When I make a new empty database B_DB and try to import A_dump.sql, it always fails. The error message is unhelpful:
SQL error:
In statement:
Does anyone know how to fix this or where I can find more detailed error logs in PhpPgAdmin? I’ve been searching for a while but can’t find any useful info. It’s frustrating because I can’t see what’s causing the import to fail. Any tips on troubleshooting this would be great. Thanks!
yo, that sucks man. have u checked the encoding of ur dump file? sometimes weird characters can mess things up. also, try breaking the dump into smaller chunks and import those separately. might help pinpoint where its failing. good luck!
I’ve encountered similar issues with PhpPgAdmin in the past. One solution that worked for me was to check the PostgreSQL version compatibility between the source and target databases. Ensure both are running the same major version to avoid syntax incompatibilities.
Another approach is to examine the dump file contents. Look for any custom data types, functions, or extensions that might not exist in the new database. You may need to create these manually before importing.
If all else fails, consider using pg_restore with the --verbose flag. This command-line tool often provides more detailed error messages, helping identify the specific problematic statements in your dump file.
hmmm, that sounds frustrating!
have u tried importing the dump file using psql command line instead? sometimes that gives more detailed error messages.
also, double check the permissions on ur new B_DB database - maybe theres an issue there?
let us know if u figure it out, im curious now!