The error you're seeing:
TypeError
Carbon\Carbon::setLastErrors(): Argument #1 ($lastErrors) must be of type array, bool given
usually happens when Carbon tries to parse a date/time string, but the input is invalid or false, and then it passes this invalid value to a function expecting an array.
Common causes:
- Passing
false,null, or an invalid date string to Carbon'sparse(),createFromFormat(), or similar methods. - Getting a
falsevalue from a database or another function and passing it directly to Carbon.
How to fix:
- Check your input: Make sure the value you're passing to Carbon is a valid date string.
- Add validation: Before parsing, check if the value is not
falseornull.
Example:
$dateString = getSomeDate(); // This might return false or an invalid date
if ($dateString && strtotime($dateString)) {
$carbonDate = Carbon\Carbon::parse($dateString);
} else {
// Handle the error or set a default date
$carbonDate = null;
}
If you're using createFromFormat:
$dateString = getSomeDate();
$carbonDate = Carbon\Carbon::createFromFormat('Y-m-d', $dateString);
if ($carbonDate === false) {
// Handle the error
}
Summary:
Check the value you're passing to Carbon. Ensure it's a valid date string and not false or null. This will prevent the TypeError you're seeing.