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React internal error when visualizing or editing a schema

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Last updated: Mar 11, 2022
Hey all, I'm facing a very weird react internal error when trying to visualise or edit a schema:
I couldn't find anything specific in the GH repo, so wanted to do a quick check if it's something on my end
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I can help you troubleshoot this React internal error! While you haven't shared the specific error message, here are the most common causes and solutions for React errors when working with Sanity schemas:

Common Causes & Solutions

1. Node.js Version Sanity Studio v4 requires Node.js 20 or higher. If you're on an older version, you'll encounter various errors including React-related issues. Check your version:

node -v

If you're below v20, upgrade Node.js and reinstall your dependencies.

2. React Version Conflicts Having multiple React versions in your project can cause internal errors. Check for conflicts:

npm ls react

If you see multiple versions:

  • Delete node_modules and package-lock.json
  • Run npm install fresh
  • Ensure any custom plugins or dependencies are compatible with your Studio version

3. Schema Circular Dependencies React errors can occur if you have circular references in your schema definitions. Check if any of your schema types reference each other in a loop without proper handling.

4. Invalid Schema Configuration A malformed field definition or validation rule can trigger React errors. Try commenting out recently added schema fields to isolate the problem.

5. Custom Components If you're using custom input components or preview components in your schema, ensure they:

  • Don't have hooks called conditionally
  • Properly handle props and rendering lifecycle
  • Don't cause infinite re-renders
  • Follow React's Rules of Hooks

Debugging Steps

  1. Check the browser console for the full error stack trace - this often reveals the specific component or schema field causing issues
  2. Try disabling custom plugins temporarily in your sanity.config.ts
  3. Test with a minimal schema - comment out all but one document type to isolate the problematic schema
  4. Clear Studio cache: Delete the .sanity folder in your project root and restart the dev server
  5. Check for dependency issues: Run npm outdated to see if any packages need updating

If you can share the specific error message from the console (including the stack trace), the community can provide more targeted help! React internal errors usually have helpful stack traces that point to the exact component or hook causing the issue.

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aaaaah my crash-reason no.1 🙂*Solution 1*: conditional rendering with {variable && …. } when visualizing inputs in the studio OR (the more fancy way)
*Solution 2*: define Types and set as required for variables inside your redering components

Both are found here in
my code (non-fancy quick copy-paste share for a friend)
Thanks for the reply. But how am I supposed to find the possible falty component? The whole stack trace points to react/sanity internals

 in StructureError (created by DeskToolRoot)
    in DeskToolRoot (created by RenderTool)
    in ErrorBoundary (created by RenderTool)
    in RenderTool (created by SchemaErrorReporter)
    in RouteScope (created by SchemaErrorReporter)
    in div (created by styled.div)
    in styled.div (created by ForwardRef(Box))
    in ForwardRef(Box) (created by Styled(Component))
    in Styled(Component) (created by ForwardRef(Flex))
    in ForwardRef(Flex) (created by Styled(Component))
    in Styled(Component) (created by SchemaErrorReporter)
    in div (created by styled.div)
    in styled.div (created by ForwardRef(Box))
    in ForwardRef(Box) (created by Styled(Component))
    in Styled(Component) (created by ForwardRef(Flex))
    in ForwardRef(Flex) (created by Styled(Component))
    in Styled(Component) (created by SchemaErrorReporter)
    in div (created by styled.div)
    in styled.div (created by ForwardRef(Box))
    in ForwardRef(Box) (created by Styled(Component))
    in Styled(Component) (created by ForwardRef(Flex))
    in ForwardRef(Flex) (created by Styled(Component))
    in Styled(Component) (created by SchemaErrorReporter)
    in SchemaErrorReporter (created by DefaultLayout)
    in DefaultLayout (created by DefaultLayoutRoot)
    in RouterProvider (created by DefaultLayoutRoot)
    in LoginWrapper (created by NormalizedLoginWrapper)
    in NormalizedLoginWrapper (created by DefaultLayoutRoot)
    in DefaultLayoutRoot (created by AppProvider)
    in div (created by styled.div)
    in styled.div (created by ForwardRef(Box))
    in ForwardRef(Box) (created by Styled(Component))
    in Styled(Component) (created by ForwardRef(Card))
    in Fe (created by ThemeProvider)
    in ThemeProvider (created by ThemeColorProvider)
    in ThemeColorProvider (created by ForwardRef(Card))
    in ForwardRef(Card) (created by Styled(Component))
    in Styled(Component) (created by AppProvider)
    in SnackbarProvider (created by AppProvider)
    in ToastProvider (created by AppProvider)
    in LayerProvider (created by AppProvider)
    in PortalProvider (created by AppProvider)
    in UserColorManagerProvider (created by AppProvider)
    in AppProvider (created by SanityRoot)
    in Fe (created by ThemeProvider)
    in ThemeProvider (created by SanityRoot)
    in ZIndexProvider (created by SanityRoot)
    in SanityRoot
    in AppContainer
I always knew, bc my desk only crashed when I opened the culprit in a view (so the pane basically).
user V
there may be more information about the error in your console.
user M
user M
the stack trace is mostly related to react internals, but I've also opened an issue about it:

https://github.com/sanity-io/sanity/issues/3186
This is the full stack trace
Are you using a hook outside of a functional component anywhere?
I'll have to debug this, I'm not very familiar with this project TBH. I'm having a hard time figuring out what's sanity land and what isn't
Okay! I was able to make it work. I've disabled the custom parts in sanity config and got it back to rendering, now I can properly narrow it down! Lovely
Found the problem. the 
document-actions resolver
had a hook to fetch the current user inside of it.
Wicked! Thanks for the support everyone!
Awesome! Glad you got it sorted out!

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