Error in Solana Transaction: GetTransaction Method Issue

As an experienced developmenter working with Solana Blockchain, I’m here to help you troubleshoot and resolve the issue of getting a transaction error in your pretokenbalances account. In this article, we’ll delve into the problem and provide solutions to fix it.

Problem overview

The Error Message typically looks like this:

`

Error: GetTransaction Method Returns Invalid Pre-token Balances

`

or

`

Error: Accountindex Mismatch in Pretokenbalances Account Index 2 Does Not Match Accountkeyindex 3

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This error occurs when the Pretokenbalances Account’sAccountindex does not correspond to the expected account key Accountkeyindex.

Causes of the Issue

There are severe reasons why this might happen:

• Incorrect Account Index : Make sure that the Accountindex in your PretokenbalancesDate is correctly set and matches the expected account index for each account.

• Invalid Account Keys : Ensure that all accounts in yourPretokenbalanceshave valid account keys. Account Keys should be unique for each account, and their indices must match the account key's order when accessed (e.g.,accountindex 1, Accountkeyindex 0, etc.).

• Incorrect Balance Date

  : verify that your balance data is accurate and up-to-date, as any discrepancies can cause this issue.

Solutions

To resolve this error, follow these steps:

Step 1: Verify Account Index and Key Order

Check the following:

• Are All Account Indices Correct (E.G.,2, 3, etc.)?

• Do all account keys match their expected order when accessed (Accountkeyindex 0, Accountkeyindex 1, etc.)?

Step 2: Validate Balance Data

Double-check your balance data to ensure it is accurate and consist. This may involve verifying the balances for each account in your pretokenbalances array.

Step 3: Adjust Account Index Values ​​IF NECESSARY

If you suspect a mismatch between the Accountindex andAccountkeyindex, update them accordingly:

• For Example, If Your PretokenbalancesArray has accounts with indices2and 3:

Pretokenbalances: [

{

Accountindex: 2,

Mint: …

},

{

Accountindex: 3,

Mint: …

}

]

`

You can use the corrected Accountkeyindex When Accessing These Accounts (E.G., UsingAccountkeyindex 0 or Accountkeyindex 1).

Step 4: Ensure Consistency Between Balances and Indices

Verify that your balance data is consistent with its corresion index. If you have multiple accounts with the same name, ensure that their balances are updated correctly.

Example Use Case

Suppose we have had an account with a balance of 1 Solana (SOL) in our Pretokenbalancesarray:

JSon

{

"Accountindex": 2,

"Mint": ...

}

We Can Update This Account’s Index and Key Order As Follow:

`JavaScript

// Update the Account Index to Match the Expected Account Key Order

Pretokenbalances [0] .accountkeyindex = 1;

// verify that the balance data is consistent with its new index

IF (Pretokenbalances [0] .balance == Sol) {

console.log ("Balance updated correctly");

} Else {

console.error ("Failed Balance Update");

}

By following these steps and verifying your account index and key order, you should be able to resolve the `GetTransaction ‘method error in your solana transactions.