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Description

This error indicates that MariaDB was unable to create a stored program or database object, such as a stored procedure, function, trigger, or view. It typically occurs when executing a `CREATE` statement for one of these objects, pointing to an underlying issue preventing its successful definition and storage within the database system.

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Error Message

Failed to CREATE %s %s

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Known Causes

4 known causes

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Insufficient User Privileges

The database user attempting to create the object lacks the necessary `CREATE ROUTINE`, `CREATE TRIGGER`, or `CREATE VIEW` privileges for the target database.

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SQL Syntax Error

The SQL statement used to define the stored program or object contains a syntax error, preventing MariaDB from parsing and executing it successfully.

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Object Name Conflict

An object with the specified name already exists in the database, and the `CREATE` statement does not include an `IF NOT EXISTS` or `OR REPLACE` clause.

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Invalid DEFINER or SQL SECURITY

Issues with the `DEFINER` clause (e.g., definer user does not exist or lacks privileges) or `SQL SECURITY` settings preventing the object's creation.

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Solutions

3 solutions available

1. Check User Permissions for Object Creation easy

Verify the user has the necessary privileges to create the specified object type.

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Connect to your MariaDB server as a user with administrative privileges (e.g., root).

mysql -u root -p

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Identify the user attempting to create the object and the type of object being created (e.g., FUNCTION, PROCEDURE, VIEW, TRIGGER). The error message 'Failed to CREATE %s %s' will usually indicate this. For example, if it's a function, it might be 'Failed to CREATE FUNCTION my_function'.

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Grant the necessary privileges to the user. Replace 'username', 'object_type', and 'object_name' with the actual values.

GRANT CREATE ON database_name.* TO 'username'@'localhost';
GRANT EXECUTE ON FUNCTION database_name.function_name TO 'username'@'localhost';
GRANT CREATE VIEW ON database_name.* TO 'username'@'localhost';
GRANT CREATE TRIGGER ON database_name.* TO 'username'@'localhost';

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Flush privileges to ensure the changes are applied.

FLUSH PRIVILEGES;

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Retry the CREATE statement.

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2. Review Object Definition for Syntax Errors medium

Ensure the SQL syntax within your CREATE statement is correct and valid for MariaDB.

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Carefully examine the SQL statement you are using to create the object. Pay close attention to:
- Keywords and their correct spelling.
- Data types used.
- Delimiters, especially for stored procedures and functions.
- Function calls and their arguments.
- Variable declarations and usage.

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If creating a stored procedure or function, ensure you have correctly specified the delimiter. For example:
sql
DELIMITER //
CREATE FUNCTION my_function(param INT) RETURNS INT
BEGIN
RETURN param * 2;
END //
DELIMITER ;

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Test parts of your statement in a MySQL client to isolate potential syntax issues.

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Consult the MariaDB documentation for the specific object type you are trying to create for accurate syntax examples.

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Once corrected, re-execute the CREATE statement.

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3. Check for Existing Objects with the Same Name easy

Prevent conflicts by ensuring an object with the same name and type doesn't already exist.

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Connect to your MariaDB server.

mysql -u your_user -p

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Query the `information_schema` to check for existing objects of the same type and name. Replace 'object_type' (e.g., 'FUNCTION', 'PROCEDURE', 'VIEW', 'TRIGGER') and 'object_name'.

SELECT * FROM information_schema.ROUTINES WHERE ROUTINE_SCHEMA = 'your_database_name' AND ROUTINE_NAME = 'your_object_name' AND ROUTINE_TYPE = 'object_type';
SELECT * FROM information_schema.VIEWS WHERE TABLE_SCHEMA = 'your_database_name' AND TABLE_NAME = 'your_object_name';
SELECT * FROM information_schema.TRIGGERS WHERE TRIGGER_SCHEMA = 'your_database_name' AND TRIGGER_NAME = 'your_object_name';

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If an object with the same name and type exists, you will need to either drop the existing object (if no longer needed) or choose a different name for the new object.

DROP FUNCTION IF EXISTS your_database_name.your_object_name;
DROP PROCEDURE IF EXISTS your_database_name.your_object_name;
DROP VIEW IF EXISTS your_database_name.your_object_name;
DROP TRIGGER IF EXISTS your_database_name.your_object_name;

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After resolving the conflict, retry the CREATE statement.

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Related Errors

5 related errors

MariaDB Error 1307: Failed to Create Stored Object