dbt Troubleshooting

Read the full error. Check upstream first. ALWAYS run dbt build after fixing.

Critical Rules

1. ALWAYS run dbt build after fixing - compile is NOT enough to verify the fix
2. If fix fails 3+ times, stop and reassess your entire approach
3. Verify data after build - build passing doesn't mean output is correct

Workflow

1. Get the Full Error

dbt compile --select <model_name>
# or
dbt build --select <model_name>