Error
Error Code:
22031
PostgreSQL Error 22031: Invalid SQL JSON Datetime Argument
Description
This error indicates that a SQL/JSON datetime function received an argument that is not valid for its expected input type or format. It typically occurs when attempting to process date, time, or timestamp values within JSON functions using an incorrect string representation or an incompatible data type.
Error Message
invalid argument for sql json datetime function
Known Causes
4 known causesIncorrect Datetime String Format
The date, time, or timestamp string provided to a SQL/JSON datetime function does not conform to an expected ISO 8601 or PostgreSQL-specific format.
Mismatched Data Type
An argument passed to the function is not a string type, or it represents a non-datetime value that the function cannot interpret.
Invalid Time Zone Specification
When handling timestamps with time zones, the time zone component within the input string is malformed or unrecognized by PostgreSQL.
Empty or NULL Input String
The datetime function received an empty string or a NULL value where a valid datetime string was expected, preventing proper parsing.
Solutions
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General Troubleshooting Tips
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