Mysql Error: Column Not Found

How to fix the "column not found" error in Mysql.

The Error

column "column_name" does not exist

Solution

1. Check the exact column name in your table schema using DESCRIBE table_name or \d table_name.
2. Verify spelling and case sensitivity.
3. Ensure you're using the correct table alias if using JOINs.
4. If the column was renamed, update your query to use the new name.

Example Fix

SELECT name, salary FROM employees;
-- Works correctly with proper column name