MariaDB Error 1474: Identifier Name Becomes Empty

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Description

MariaDB Error 1474 indicates that an identifier, such as a column, table, or routine name, has unexpectedly become an empty string. This typically happens during DDL operations like `ALTER TABLE` or `CREATE VIEW` when the system attempts to process an object with an invalid or missing name, leading to an inconsistent state.

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Error Message

Name '%s' has become ''

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Known Causes

3 known causes

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Malformed DDL Statement

Incorrect syntax in a `CREATE` or `ALTER` statement for objects like views, tables, or procedures can lead to an identifier being parsed as empty.

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Invalid View or Routine Definition

When creating or altering views or stored routines, an invalid or empty name might be specified for a column or the object itself, causing this error.

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MariaDB Software Bug

A specific bug within the MariaDB server version could incorrectly process certain DDL operations, resulting in an identifier becoming empty.

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Solutions

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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
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