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fix(query-core): clear errors when select is removed - #11536

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Removing a throwing select leaves the observer in an error state even when the cache contains successful data. Clear the obsolete selection error when the selector is absent, and clear its remembered identity so re-adding the same function runs selection and error handling again.

Also invalidate selected-placeholder memoization when the selector changes. This shares the guard from #11535 so removal and re-addition work with placeholder data independently of merge order. Added core and React regressions for a re-added selector that throws.

This extends #11161's recovery for queries without data to the separate case where cached data exists but the selector has been removed. Covers same-key and cached-key changes, re-adding the failing selector, and React rerenders with and without Strict Mode.

Reproduced on 5.101.2, stable 5.103.1 source, and main (bb9d313). All four added core/React regression cases failed before the fix. Afterward, 1,600 core assertions and 587 React tests pass.

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  • Bug Fixes
    • Fixed stale selector errors persisting after a selector is removed.
    • Cached query data now correctly returns to a successful state when no selector is configured, including when the query key changes.
    • Re-adding a selector correctly re-evaluates it and restores any resulting error state.
    • Placeholder data now updates correctly when selectors are removed or re-added, and selector errors are cleared or reported appropriately.
    • Selector error transitions now behave consistently in standard and Strict Mode rendering.

Drop obsolete selection errors when select is removed and invalidate the remembered selector so re-adding it runs selection and error handling again.

Cover cached data under the same and a different key, and React option updates with and without Strict Mode.
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Major Record the options used for an optimistic placeholder result.

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Review comments at @packages/query-core/src/queryObserver.ts:
- Line 654: Update getOptimisticResult so #currentResultOptions records the
options passed for each optimistic result, keeping them in sync when the result
is stored. Ensure two option changes before setOptions correctly apply a
restored selector and preserve selector-error behavior.
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  • packages/query-core/src/__tests__/queryObserver.test.tsx
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QueryObserver now clears selector errors and remembered selector state when select is removed. Restoring select recomputes selection for placeholder or cached data. Core and React tests cover these transitions, and a patch changeset was added.

Changes: Selector error recovery

Layer / File(s) Summary
Reset selector state when removed
packages/query-core/src/queryObserver.ts
Placeholder data is reused only when select matches the previous options. Removing select clears the selector error and resets the remembered selector.
Validate recovery and release change
packages/query-core/src/__tests__/queryObserver.test.tsx, packages/react-query/src/__tests__/useQuery.test.tsx, .changeset/removed-select-fix.md
Tests cover placeholder and cached data when select is removed and restored, including React StrictMode. The changeset records a patch release for @tanstack/query-core.

Estimated code review effort: 2 (Simple) | ~10 minutes

Change: Bug fix

Possibly related PRs

  • TanStack/query#12293: It renames the queryKey test helper used by two tests in this change, so the helper names may need coordination.

Suggested reviewers: tkdodo, sukvvon

Merge Risk: Moderate · up to 3ed19

Restoring a selector can leave placeholder data unselected and hide its error. Correct the optimistic result’s stored options before merging.

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🟡 Changes recommended

Placeholder-data memoization can skip selector execution after select is removed and re-added.

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Pull request overview

Fixes stale selector errors when a throwing select is removed, with core and React regression coverage.

Changes:

  • Clears stale selection errors and selector identity.
  • Adds cached-data, key-change, re-addition, and Strict Mode tests.
  • Adds a query-core patch changeset.

Review finding: placeholder-data memoization may skip selector execution after remove/re-add and needs invalidation plus regression coverage.

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File Summary
packages/react-query/src/__tests__/useQuery.test.tsx Adds React and Strict Mode regression tests.
packages/query-core/src/queryObserver.ts Updates selector error and identity handling; placeholder memoization issue remains.
packages/query-core/src/__tests__/queryObserver.test.tsx Adds core selector-removal recovery coverage.
.changeset/removed-select-fix.md Documents the patch release.
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Invalidate selected placeholder data when its selector changes. Cover a removed and re-added selector that throws, including React Strict Mode.
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prevResult?.isPlaceholderData &&
options.placeholderData === prevResultOptions?.placeholderData
options.placeholderData === prevResultOptions?.placeholderData &&
options.select === prevResultOptions.select

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Major · Functional Correctness · Quick win

Record the options used for an optimistic placeholder result.

If getOptimisticResult removes a selector before setOptions runs, it stores the new result but records the old options in #currentResultOptions. If the next optimistic result restores that selector, this comparison treats the unselected placeholder as already selected. It skips the selector, and a subsequent setOptions can retain the incorrect result instead of reporting a selector error. Store the passed options with the optimistic result, and cover two option changes before setOptions. (raw.githubusercontent.com)

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Review comment at @packages/query-core/src/queryObserver.ts at line 654:
Update getOptimisticResult so #currentResultOptions records the options passed
for each optimistic result, keeping them in sync when the result is stored.
Ensure two option changes before setOptions correctly apply a restored selector
and preserve selector-error behavior.

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