sql.md

title: Troubleshooting SQL questions

Troubleshooting SQL questions

Incorrect results

• Aggregations (counts, sums, etc.) are wrong.
• Results have duplicated rows.
• Results are missing rows.
• Dates and times are wrong.
• Data isn't up to date.

SQL variables and field filters

• Filter widget doesn't display a dropdown menu of values.
• SQL query contains table aliases.
• SQL syntax error: missing FROM clause.
• No option to display a filter widget.
• I don't know the SQL variable type.

SQL syntax errors

For some common error messages, see error messages.

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