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attempt to call a nil value

Also seen as: attempt to call a nil value (global 'require') attempt to call a nil value (method 'X') attempt to call a nil value (field 'X')

What causes it

Your code tried to call something as a function that isn't one — it's nil. Usually the function belongs to a resource that isn't loaded, a framework object that hasn't initialized, or it's a typo. The special case (global 'require') means the script uses require, which FiveM's Lua runtime doesn't support by default.

How to fix it

Identify the function name in parentheses and confirm the resource or object that provides it is actually loaded before this line runs.

  1. Read the function name in the parentheses — that's what's nil.
  2. If it's require: FiveM Lua doesn't support require by default. The resource is likely built for a different environment or needs the correct fx_version and a compatible loader. Use the resource's intended version.
  3. If it's a framework method: make sure the framework object (ESX/QBCore) is initialized before you call it.
  4. If it's an export: confirm the providing resource is ensured before this one in server.cfg.
  5. Check for a simple typo in the function name.

Related errors

attempt to index a nil valueCould not find dependency X for resource Y

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