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PSQL seq_id out of sync
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-- Login to psql and run the following
-- What is the result?
SELECT MAX(id) FROM your_table;
-- Then run...
-- This should be higher than the last result.
SELECT nextval('your_table_id_seq');
-- If it's not higher... run this set the sequence last to your highest id.
-- (wise to run a quick pg_dump first...)
BEGIN;
-- protect against concurrent inserts while you update the counter
LOCK TABLE your_table IN EXCLUSIVE MODE;
-- Update the sequence
SELECT setval('your_table_id_seq', COALESCE((SELECT MAX(id)+1 FROM your_table), 1), false);
COMMIT;
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