Errors

Errors are the oldest form of error handling in PHP dating all the way back to PHP 3. Trigger_error is still useful in certain very limited circumstances owing to the fact that, unlike exceptions, errors cannot be caught or if they don't stop the system then code continues on the line following trigger_error. Drupal primarily makes use of Exceptions and assertions, using errors only when necessary to cause an immediate halt of the system.

Faults: Assertions, Errors, and Exceptions

(API still in development)

Sooner or later problems occur in all computer programs. There are three problem groups in PHP

Troubleshooting overview

  1. Stop and think
    • Have you made any recent changes to your site such as:
      • installing new modules?
      • updating existing modules?
      • making configuration changes?
      • granting or revoking permissions?
    • Does the version of the module you installed match your version of Drupal? For example, Views for Drupal 7 will not work on a Drupal 6 site.
  2. Read the error messages. Depending on how you have set your error messages to display, Drupal-specific error messages may display on the page. When the core dblog module is enabled, you can find error reports at /admin/reports/dblog. When debugging, you should also check non-Drupal logs, such as Apache, PHP, etc. Your hosting provider can help you locate these logs.

    Errors may include:

  3. Validate your page

Troubleshooting

Note: Pages in this section are in the process of being migrated to the new Troubleshooting guide, so look there for more information.

If you're having a problem with your Drupal site, you're almost certainly not alone. Your questions may already have been asked and answered many times. Save yourself some time and start with this guide before you post an issue in the queue.

If you don't find your answer here, you can:

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