A team tries to share a model by referencing it with ref('team_c.sales'), but the model does not exist. What is the likely error and how to fix it?

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dbt - Governance and Collaboration

A team tries to share a model by referencing it with ref('team_c.sales'), but the model does not exist. What is the likely error and how to fix it?

ACompilation error; fix by creating the referenced model or correcting the name

BRuntime error; fix by restarting dbt

CSilent failure; no fix needed

DWarning only; ignore and continue

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify error from referencing non-existent model
dbt throws a compilation error if a referenced model does not exist.
Step 2: Determine how to fix the error
Fix by either creating the missing model or correcting the reference name in ref().
Final Answer:
Compilation error; fix by creating the referenced model or correcting the name -> Option A
Quick Check:
Missing model ref = compile error [OK]

Quick Trick: Check model names carefully to avoid compile errors [OK]

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