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The error message "Undefined property: Illuminate\Auth\AuthManager::$user" typically occurs when there is an issue with the authentication system in Laravel. Specifically, it may indicate that the "user" property is not properly defined or set up in the AuthManager class.

This error may occur when attempting to access the "user" property in the "auth()" helper function, which allows you to retrieve the currently authenticated user. If there is a problem with the user authentication, the "user" property may be undefinable or inaccessible, leading to this error message.

In the context of the "auth()->user()->posts()->create($data)" syntax, this error may indicate that Laravel is unable to retrieve the currently authenticated user, and thus cannot create a new post associated with that user. To resolve this issue, you may need to troubleshoot the authentication system in Laravel, and ensure that the user is properly authenticated and defined before attempting to create a new post.