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dbt Dependency Error

What does this error mean?

Dbt encountered an error resolving package or model dependencies. A package cannot be installed, has a version conflict, or `dbt deps` has not been run.

Common causes

  • 1A dbt package in packages.yml is not installed — `dbt deps` has not been run
  • 2A package version conflict between two packages requiring incompatible versions of a shared dependency
  • 3A private package Git URL is incorrect or the repository is inaccessible

How to fix it

  1. 1Run `dbt deps` to install or update all packages listed in packages.yml.
  2. 2Check that the package name and version in packages.yml are correct.
  3. 3If using a private package, verify the Git URL and access credentials are correct.
  4. 4For version conflicts, pin a compatible version of the conflicting package in packages.yml.

Frequently asked questions

What causes a dbt dependency conflict?

A conflict occurs when two packages require incompatible versions of a third package, or when a version constraint in packages.yml cannot be satisfied. This is the classic dependency conflict problem.

How do I resolve a dbt package dependency conflict?

Run dbt deps to see the full dependency tree. Update packages.yml to pin the conflicting package to a compatible version, or contact the package authors if no version satisfies all constraints.

Does this error affect all models or only those using the conflicting package?

A dependency error prevents dbt from loading the project at all — all models fail with this error, not those using the conflicting package. Fix the dependency conflict before any models can run.

Official documentation: https://docs.getdbt.com/guides/debug-errors

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