PostgreSQL 25002

Error code 25002: BRANCH TRANSACTION ALREADY ACTIVE - PostgreSQL is unable to start a new transaction because one is already active in the same branch. This error can be resolved by committing or rolling back the existing transaction.

How It Affects Your App

PostgreSQL 25002 BRANCH TRANSACTION ALREADY ACTIVE is an error that occurs when a transaction is already active on a branch. This error can prevent the application from performing certain operations, such as creating, updating, or deleting data. It can also prevent the application from committing or rolling back a transaction. This can lead to data inconsistencies and data loss, as well as a decrease in application performance. Additionally, it can cause the application to become unresponsive or crash.

How To Fix

1. Identify the source of the PostgreSQL 25002 error:

SELECT pg_last_error_statement();

2. Check the PostgreSQL log files for more information about the error:

tail -f /var/log/postgresql/postgresql--main.log

3. Check the PostgreSQL configuration files for any misconfigurations:

cat /etc/postgresql//main/postgresql.conf

4. Check the PostgreSQL system tables for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_stat_activity;

5. Check the PostgreSQL system catalogs for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_class;

6. Check the PostgreSQL system views for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_views;

7. Check the PostgreSQL system functions for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_proc;

8. Check the PostgreSQL system triggers for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_trigger;

9. Check the PostgreSQL system indexes for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_index;

10. Check the PostgreSQL system constraints for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_constraint;

11. Check the PostgreSQL system roles for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_roles;

12. Check the PostgreSQL system tablespaces for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_tablespace;

13. Check the PostgreSQL system databases for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_database;

14. Check the PostgreSQL system extensions for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_extension;

15. Check the PostgreSQL system foreign data wrappers for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_foreign_data_wrapper;

16. Check the PostgreSQL system foreign servers for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_foreign_server;

17. Check the PostgreSQL system foreign tables for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_foreign_table;

18. Check the PostgreSQL system user mappings for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_user_mappings;

19. Check the PostgreSQL system large objects for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_largeobject;

20. Check the PostgreSQL system language for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_language;

21. Check the PostgreSQL system casts for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_cast;

22. Check the PostgreSQL system operator classes for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_opclass;

23. Check the PostgreSQL system operator families for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_opfamily;

24. Check the PostgreSQL system collations for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_collation;

25. Check the PostgreSQL system conversions for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_conversion;

26. Check the PostgreSQL system access methods for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_am;

27. Check the PostgreSQL system statistics for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_statistic;

28. Check the PostgreSQL system settings for any inconsistencies:

df -h

29. Check the PostgreSQL system files for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_files;

30. Check the PostgreSQL system locks for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_locks;

31. Check the PostgreSQL system resource queues for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_resqueue;

32. Check the PostgreSQL system resource groups for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_resgroup;

33. Check the PostgreSQL system replication slots for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_replication_slots;

34. Check the PostgreSQL system replication origins for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_replication_origin;

35. Check the PostgreSQL system publications for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_publication;

36. Check the PostgreSQL system subscriptions for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_subscription;

37. Check the PostgreSQL system background workers for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_bgworker;

38. Check the PostgreSQL system configuration files for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_config;

39. Check the PostgreSQL system extensions for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_extension;

40. Check the PostgreSQL system tablespaces for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_tablespace;

41. Check the PostgreSQL system roles for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_roles;

42. Check the PostgreSQL system databases for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_database;

43. Check the PostgreSQL system tables for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_tables;

44. Check the PostgreSQL system columns for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_columns;

45. Check the PostgreSQL system indexes for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_indexes;

46. Check the PostgreSQL system constraints for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_constraints;

47. Check the PostgreSQL system triggers for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_triggers;

48. Check the PostgreSQL system functions for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_functions;

49. Check the PostgreSQL system views for any inconsistencies:

SELECT * FROM pg_catalog.pg_views;

50. Use an automated database observability tool to monitor and fix the PostgreSQL 25002 in question. Automated database observability tools can provide real-time visibility into the performance and health of your PostgreSQL database, allowing you to quickly identify and address any issues that may arise. Additionally, these tools can provide detailed insights into the root cause of any errors, allowing you to quickly and efficiently fix them.

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