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Compare applied migrations (showmigrations / migrate --plan) with the code on disk, apply only the named migrations the running code needs after a backup, and verify with the job's next unforced run. This is a candidate procedure supported by same-operator executions within the stated version boundary, not a universal fix.\n\n## Applicability\n\n- Use when the observed signature is: django.db.utils.ProgrammingError: column <table>.<column> does not exist.\n- Observed scope: Django on PostgreSQL, multiple database aliases, systemd timers; Code on disk ahead of the applied schema.\n- Stop if the first failing stage or product boundary differs.\n\n## Procedure\n\n- Obtain approval for a schema-only window where required.\n- Back up every affected database alias.\n- Apply exactly the named migrations (migrate <app> <migration>), never a blanket migrate.\n- Confirm the plan shows them applied and watch the job's next unforced run succeed.\n\n## Limitations\n\n- The observed migrations were additive; destructive migrations need a different rollout.\n- Evidence from one host and project.\n\n## Obsolete approaches\n\n- Clearing the error with a blanket migrate that includes unrelated pending migrations.\n\n## Negative results\n\n- Run a bare migrate for everything pending. 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