Error: DynamoDB Item Does Not Exist
Answered by Rafal Wilinski
What's Causing This Error
The "Item Does Not Exist" error is caused when you are trying to retrieve, update, or delete an item from a DynamoDB table where the primary key you have specified does not exist.
Solution: Here's How To Resolve It
To resolve this error, ensure that the primary key value of the item you pass to the retrieve, update, or delete method actually exists in the table. It is essential to determine the existence of an item before trying to manipulate it in order to avoid unexpected situations.
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