PostgreSQL Error 22P02: invalid text representation PostgreSQL error 22P02 invalid_text_representation occurs when you try to convert a string value into a specific data type, but the string's format is incompatible with that type. This is one of the most common errors in production environments, typically surfacing during user input processing, ETL pipelines, or API integrations where data types aren't strictly validated before hitting the database. Top 3 Causes & Fixes 1. Invalid Cast to Numer