# Data Tables and Grids Not Displaying Correctly in Base44

Data tables or grid views in your Base44 app are not displaying correctly. Columns may be misaligned, pagination doesn't work, sorting produces wrong results, or the table shows no data despite records existing in the database.

Data tables are central to many Base44 apps for displaying lists of records, orders, users, or any tabular data. When they malfunction, users can't find or manage their data effectively.

The issue may worsen as data grows: a table that works with 10 records breaks with 100, or sorting works on text columns but fails on date or number columns.

## Error Messages You Might See

- Failed to load table data
- Column not found
- Invalid sort parameter

[Failed to load table data](/content/guides/search?q=Failed%20to%20load%20table%20data "Search for this error"/index.html)  
[Column not found](/content/guides/search?q=Column%20not%20found "Search for this error"/index.html)  
[Invalid sort parameter](/content/guides/search?q=Invalid%20sort%20parameter "Search for this error"/index.html)

## Common Causes

1. Column configuration references fields that were renamed or removed from the database table
2. Data type mismatches cause sorting to treat numbers as strings (sorting 1, 10, 2 instead of 1, 2, 10)
3. Pagination settings conflict with data filtering, showing blank pages
4. The table component can't handle null or empty values in certain columns
5. Too many columns are displayed, causing horizontal overflow without scrolling

## How to Fix It

Verify that the table's column configuration matches the current database schema. If columns were renamed or removed, update the table component to reflect the changes.

For sorting issues, check that column types are set correctly in the table component (number vs. text vs. date). Incorrect type settings cause wrong sort behavior.

Test with a small dataset first to rule out performance-related display issues. For tables that need to handle large datasets with complex sorting and filtering, a developer can optimize the component configuration and data queries.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Why is my Base44 data table showing no records?
Check that the table's data source is correctly linked to the right database table and that no active filters are hiding all records. Also verify that column references match the current schema.

### Why does sorting work wrong in my Base44 table?
The column type may be set incorrectly. If a number column is typed as text, it will sort alphabetically (1, 10, 2) instead of numerically (1, 2, 10). Check the column type settings.