Error
Error Code: 1187

MariaDB Error 1187: Failed Index Rebuild During Import

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Description

This error indicates that MariaDB was unable to successfully rebuild one or more indexes for a table, often encountered when importing data from a dump file or performing a table alteration. It typically points to underlying issues with the table's data integrity, definition, or insufficient server resources during the index creation phase.
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Error Message

Failed rebuilding the index of dumped table '%s'
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Known Causes

4 known causes
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Corrupt Table Data or Dump File
The data within the dump file or the existing table may be corrupted or contain inconsistencies that prevent successful index construction.
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Insufficient System Resources
The MariaDB server or the underlying system may lack sufficient memory, temporary disk space, or other resources required to complete the index rebuild operation.
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Invalid Table Definition
The table's schema definition (DDL) in the dump file might be incorrect, incompatible with the target MariaDB version, or contain syntax errors.
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Lack of Disk Space
There might be insufficient free disk space on the server for temporary files generated during index rebuilding or for the final table and index storage.
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Solutions

Coming Soon

Detailed step-by-step solutions for this error are being prepared. In the meantime, try these general troubleshooting tips:

General Troubleshooting Tips

  • Check the error message carefully for specific details
  • Review recent changes that might have caused the error
  • Search for the exact error code in the official documentation
  • Check log files for additional context
  • Try restarting the application or service
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