You created a view with WITH CHECK OPTION but receive an error when trying to insert data through it. What is a likely cause?

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PostgreSQL - Views and Materialized Views

You created a view with WITH CHECK OPTION but receive an error when trying to insert data through it. What is a likely cause?

AThe base table does not exist

BThe inserted data does not satisfy the view's WHERE condition

CThe view was created without SELECT privileges

DThe database is in read-only mode

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the role of WITH CHECK OPTION on inserts
It enforces that inserted rows must satisfy the view's filter condition.
Step 2: Identify why insert errors occur
If inserted data violates the condition, the insert is rejected.
Final Answer:
The inserted data does not satisfy the view's WHERE condition -> Option B
Quick Check:
Insert error with CHECK OPTION = data violates condition [OK]

Quick Trick: Insert errors often mean data breaks view's filter [OK]

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