Snowflake FAQ

Answers to your most common questions about Snowflake.

Quick, simple, and helpful information at a glance.

How do I troubleshoot a "Login Failed" error in Snowflake?
First, double check that your credentials (username and password) are entered correctly. If they are, try resetting your password or contacting your account administrator. If the issue persists, you can refer to Snowflake's troubleshooting guide for login issues: https://docs.snowflake.com/en/user-guide/troubleshoot-login.html
Why am I getting an "Account Locked" error in Snowflake?
This error occurs when there have been too many failed login attempts. Your account will be automatically unlocked after a few minutes. If you continue to have issues, it could be due to a security policy set by your organization. Contact your account administrator for assistance.
What should I do if I encounter a "Query Timeout" error in Snowflake?
This error indicates that the query took longer than the timeout setting allows. You can either adjust the timeout setting or optimize your query for faster execution. Snowflake has a guide on optimizing queries here: https://docs.snowflake.com/en/user-guide/querying-optimize.html
How can I resolve a "Failed to Validate Connection" error in Snowflake?
This error usually occurs when the server cannot connect to your Snowflake account. Make sure you have the correct URL, username, and password. If the issue persists, check your firewall settings and make sure that the Snowflake IPs are whitelisted. You can refer to this link for more information: https://docs.snowflake.com/en/user-guide/jdbc-configure.html#step-1-open-the-firewall
Why am I receiving an "Invalid Schema Name" error in Snowflake?
This error occurs when the specified schema does not exist in your Snowflake account. Double check the schema name and make sure you have permissions to access it. You can refer to this link for more information on schemas in Snowflake: https://docs.snowflake.com/en/user-guide/tables.html#schemas
How do I fix a "Timestamp out of Range" error in Snowflake?
This error occurs when the value entered for a timestamp column does not fall within the range expected by Snowflake. Check the data and make sure it is in the correct format (YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS). Snowflake has more information on timestamp data types here: https://docs.snowflake.com/en/user-guide/date-time-intervals.html#timestamp-data-types
What should I do if I encounter a "SQL compilation error" in Snowflake?
This error indicates that there is an issue with your SQL syntax. Double check your query for any syntax errors. You can also refer to Snowflake's guide on SQL syntax here: https://docs.snowflake.com/en/user-guide/queries.html#sql-syntax-overview
How can I resolve a "Failed to create warehouse" error in Snowflake?
This error typically occurs when you try to create a warehouse with a name that already exists. Choose a different name for your warehouse or use the MODIFY command to change the existing warehouse. Snowflake has more information on managing warehouses here: https://docs.snowflake.com/en/user-guide/ui-wh-manage.html
Why am I getting a "Table or View not found" error in Snowflake?
This error occurs when the specified table or view does not exist in your Snowflake account. Check the spelling, including capitalization, and make sure you have permissions to access the object. You can refer to Snowflake's guide on object names here: https://docs.snowflake.com/en/sql-reference/identifiers-syntax.html
How do I fix a "Memory Allocation Limit Exceeded" error in Snowflake?
This error means that the virtual warehouse has reached its memory allocation limit. You can either increase the limit for the warehouse or optimize your query to use less memory. Snowflake has more information on warehouse memory allocation here: https://docs.snowflake.com/en/user-guide/warehouses-considerations.html#memory-allocation
What should I do if I encounter a "Invalid number" error in Snowflake?
This error can occur when trying to insert a value that is not a valid number in a numeric column. Check the data and make sure it is a valid number in the correct format. Snowflake has more information on numeric data types here: https://docs.snowflake.com/en/user-guide/data-types-numeric.html
How can I resolve a "Role does not exist" error in Snowflake?
This error means that the specified role does not exist in your Snowflake account. Check the spelling and make sure you have permissions to access the role. You can refer to Snowflake's guide on roles and permissions here: https://docs.snowflake.com/en/user-guide/security-access-control-overview.html
Why am I receiving an "Unsupported character set" error in Snowflake?
This error occurs when the specified character set is not supported by Snowflake. Check the character set and make sure it is one of the supported options listed in Snowflake's documentation: https://docs.snowflake.com/en/user-guide/intro-ed-charset.html
How do I fix a "Failed to read intermediate from location" error in Snowflake?
This error usually occurs when there is an issue with the files being loaded into Snowflake. Make sure the files are in a supported format and that they are not corrupt. You can refer to Snowflake's guide on loading data here: https://docs.snowflake.com/en/user-guide/data-load.html
What should I do if I encounter a "Failed to connect: Network error" error in Snowflake?
This error can indicate a network issue, such as a firewall blocking the connection. Check your network settings and make sure the necessary ports are open. You can refer to this link for more information: https://docs.snowflake.com/en/user-guide/firewall-sec-require.html
How can I resolve a "Expired session" error in Snowflake?
This error occurs when the session has been inactive for too long. You can either increase the timeout setting for your session or keep the session active by running a query or executing a command. Snowflake has more information on session parameters here: https://docs.snowflake.com/en/sql-reference/warehouse-parameters.html#session-parameters
Why am I getting a "User is not authorized" error in Snowflake?
This error indicates that the user does not have the proper permissions to perform the requested action. Check the user's privileges and make sure they have the necessary permissions set by the account administrator. Snowflake has more information on managing privileges here: https://docs.snowflake.com/en/user-guide/security-access-control-privileges.html
How do I fix a "Failed to create stage" error in Snowflake?
This error can occur when trying to create a stage with a name that already exists. Choose a different name for your stage or use the MODIFY command to change the existing stage. Snowflake has more information on managing stages here: https://docs.snowflake.com/en/user-guide/data-load-s3-config.html#create-a-s3-stage