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title: "Why are some of the patches not applied?"
date: "2025-06-30T11:20:16+00:00"
summary: "Discover why some patches fail to apply and learn effective workarounds for successful Drupal module updates."
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url: "/drupal-starter-kits/help/69761-why-are-some-patches-not-applied"
id: "bca7e949-4c50-4606-aa15-8a84afcd77e9"
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This issue occurs because of one of the following:

*   **Codebase mismatch**: If a patch is created for a specific version of a module and your system uses a different version, there might be compatibility issues.
*   **Conflicting changes**: If the patched code has undergone modifications, the changes introduced by the patch might conflict with these modifications.
*   **Incorrect patch version**: Patches are version-specific. Therefore, any attempt to apply a patch designed for a different version of the modules might cause failures.

_Workaround_:

1.  **Review patch documentation**: Ensure that the patch you want to apply is compatible with your version of the module. You can refer to the patch’s documentation or the README file.
2.  **Update to the latest module version**: Update the [Drupal Starter Kits](https://github.com/acquia/drupal-recommended-project) module to the latest version. This might incorporate the changes included in the failed patch and therefore, negate the need for manual application. Ensure that you perform updates on a development or staging environment first to ensure compatibility.

By following these steps, you can apply patches to your [Drupal Starter Kits](https://github.com/acquia/drupal-recommended-project) module.