Error
Error Code:
1401
MariaDB Error 1401: XA Transaction Fatal Error
Description
MariaDB Error 1401, XAER_RMERR, indicates a critical and unrecoverable error within a distributed (XA) transaction branch. This typically means one of the participating resource managers encountered a severe problem during the commit or rollback phase of the two-phase commit protocol. It signals a state of inconsistency that usually requires manual intervention to resolve.
Error Message
XAER_RMERR: Fatal error occurred in the transaction branch - check your data for consistency
Known Causes
4 known causesResource Manager Failure
A database instance or resource manager involved in the XA transaction crashed or became unavailable during the commit or rollback phase.
Network Communication Error
Intermittent or sustained loss of network connectivity between the transaction coordinator and a resource manager prevented successful transaction finalization.
Internal Data Inconsistency
The resource manager detected a critical data corruption or integrity violation within its own data during the transaction processing.
System Resource Exhaustion
The resource manager lacked sufficient system resources (e.g., memory, disk I/O, open connections) to complete the transaction operation.
Solutions
Coming SoonDetailed 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