Error: dynamodb update fail if not exists
Answered by Rafal Wilinski
What's Causing This Error
This error message indicates an issue with the UpdateItem operation in DynamoDB. Specifically, you may run into this error when the ConditionExpression function if_not_exist() evaluates to false.
Solution: Here's How To Resolve It
To solve this error, ensure that the ConditionExpression function - if_not_exists() correctly evaluates to true.
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