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Description

Error 1607 indicates MariaDB failed to create a stored routine (procedure or function). This typically occurs when the executing user lacks sufficient privileges, the routine definition contains syntax errors, or there's a conflict with an existing database object.

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Error Message

Cannot create stored routine '%s'. Check warnings

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Known Causes

4 known causes

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Insufficient Privileges

The database user attempting to create the routine does not have the necessary `CREATE ROUTINE` or `ALTER ROUTINE` privileges.

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Syntax Error in Routine Definition

The SQL code defining the stored procedure or function contains one or more syntax errors, preventing MariaDB from parsing and creating it.

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Routine Name Conflict

A stored routine (procedure or function) with the specified name already exists in the current database, causing a naming conflict.

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Invalid DEFINER Clause

The `DEFINER` clause in the routine's definition specifies a user that does not exist or lacks the necessary permissions.

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Solutions

4 solutions available

1. Examine Stored Routine Warnings easy

The error message explicitly states to check warnings, which often contain the specific reason for the failure.

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When you encounter Error 1607, immediately after trying to create the stored routine, run the `SHOW WARNINGS;` command in your MariaDB client.

SHOW WARNINGS;

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Analyze the output of `SHOW WARNINGS;`. The warnings will usually pinpoint syntax errors, missing privileges, or invalid object references within your stored routine definition. For example, you might see a warning like '1064 (42000): You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MariaDB server version for the right syntax to use near ...'.

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Correct the syntax or logic in your `CREATE PROCEDURE` or `CREATE FUNCTION` statement based on the warning message and re-attempt creation.

-- Example: Correcting a syntax error based on a warning
-- CREATE PROCEDURE my_proc(IN param1 INT)
-- BEGIN
--   SELECT * FROM my_table WHERE id = param1;
-- END;

-- After seeing a warning about missing delimiter, correct it:
DELIMITER //
CREATE PROCEDURE my_proc(IN param1 INT)
BEGIN
  SELECT * FROM my_table WHERE id = param1;
END //
DELIMITER ;

2. Verify Delimiter Usage easy

Incorrect delimiter usage is a very common cause of stored routine creation failures.

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Stored routines often contain multiple SQL statements. To correctly parse these statements, the SQL client needs to know when the entire routine definition ends. This is typically done using a delimiter (e.g., `//` or `$$`). Ensure you set a temporary delimiter before creating the routine and reset it afterwards.

DELIMITER //
CREATE PROCEDURE your_procedure_name ()
BEGIN
  -- Your SQL statements here
  SELECT 'Hello, World!';
END //
DELIMITER ;

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If you are using a GUI client or an API that sends individual statements, it might not handle the delimiter change correctly. In such cases, you might need to configure your client or send the entire routine definition as a single command with the appropriate delimiter.

3. Check Required Privileges medium

The user attempting to create a stored routine must have the necessary privileges on the database.

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Log in to MariaDB as a user with administrative privileges (e.g., `root`).

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Grant the `CREATE ROUTINE` privilege to the user who needs to create stored routines on the specific database.

GRANT CREATE ROUTINE ON your_database.* TO 'your_user'@'your_host';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;

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If the user also needs to execute the stored routine, ensure they have `EXECUTE` privilege on that routine (or on all routines in the database).

GRANT EXECUTE ON your_database.your_procedure_name TO 'your_user'@'your_host';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;

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Have the user attempt to create the stored routine again.

4. Review Stored Routine Syntax and Logic medium

Complex routines can contain subtle syntax errors or logical issues that trigger the creation failure.

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Carefully review the `CREATE PROCEDURE` or `CREATE FUNCTION` statement for any syntax errors. Pay close attention to keywords, commas, parentheses, data types, and semicolons.

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If the routine references other database objects (tables, views, other routines), ensure they exist and are accessible by the user creating the routine. Check for typos in object names.

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Break down complex routines into smaller, testable parts. Create simpler versions of the routine to isolate the problematic section.

-- Example of testing a part of the logic:
SELECT * FROM your_table WHERE some_condition;

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Use a linter or a SQL formatter for your stored routine code if available, as it can help identify syntax issues.

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Related Errors

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MariaDB Error 1607: Stored Routine Creation Failed