Solution:Step 1: Understand error meaningdbt expects a manifest.json in the directory given by --state to compare.Step 2: Check directory contentsIf no manifest exists in ./target, dbt cannot compare states and errors.Final Answer:The ./target directory does not contain a previous run manifest -> Op

[Solved] You run:dbt run --state ./target --select state:modifiedbut get an error: "No manifest found in state directory." What is the likely cause? | dbt

dbt - Production Deployment

You run:

dbt run --state ./target --select state:modified

but get an error: "No manifest found in state directory." What is the likely cause?

AThe ./target directory does not contain a previous run manifest

BThe --select flag is misspelled

CYou need to add --full-refresh

DThe dbt version is incompatible

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand error meaning
dbt expects a manifest.json in the directory given by --state to compare.
Step 2: Check directory contents
If no manifest exists in ./target, dbt cannot compare states and errors.
Final Answer:
The ./target directory does not contain a previous run manifest -> Option A
Quick Check:
Missing manifest causes error [OK]

Quick Trick: Ensure previous run manifest exists in --state directory [OK]

Common Mistakes:

MISTAKES

Assuming --select flag typo causes this error
Adding --full-refresh unnecessarily
Blaming dbt version without checking manifest

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