Can't define fields Error

If you get the following error after creating a new data model in your Medusa application:

Terminal
❯error:   Error: Cannot define field(s) "created_at,updated_at,deleted_at" as they are implicitly defined on every model

The error may include the three fields, or only some of them, based on which fields you're trying to define in the data model.

Why this Error Occurred#

This error occurs because you're trying to define the created_at, updated_at, or deleted_at properties on a new data model. These properties are implicitly defined on every data model in Medusa and can't be redefined.

How to Fix it#

To resolve this error, remove the created_at, updated_at, and deleted_at properties from your data model definition. You'll still be able to use these properties in your application, but you can't redefine them in your data models.

Additional Resources#

• Data Model's Default Properties