Warning
Error Code:
1618
MariaDB Error 1618: Option Ignored During Operation
Description
Error 1618 indicates that an option specified in a command, configuration file, or system variable setting is being disregarded by the MariaDB server. This typically occurs when the option is deprecated, misspelled, or incompatible with the current server version or operational context.
Error Message
<%s> option ignored
Known Causes
4 known causesDeprecated Option Usage
The specified option is no longer supported in the current version of MariaDB and is therefore ignored by the server.
Typographical Error
A typo or incorrect casing in the option's name prevents the server from recognizing and applying it.
Version or Context Mismatch
The option is valid but not applicable to the specific MariaDB server version, storage engine, or operational context in which it was used.
Redundant or Conflicting Option
The option is ignored because it is superseded by another setting, implicitly handled, or conflicts with a higher-priority configuration.
Solutions
3 solutions available1. Identify and Remove Misplaced Configuration Options easy
Locate the invalid option in your MariaDB configuration files and remove it.
1
Identify the specific option that is causing the error. The error message `<%s>` usually contains the name of the option.
Example error message: 'innodb_buffer_pool_size' option ignored2
Locate your MariaDB configuration files. Common locations include `/etc/my.cnf`, `/etc/mysql/my.cnf`, `/etc/mysql/mariadb.conf.d/`, and user-specific `~/.my.cnf`.
3
Open the relevant configuration file(s) in a text editor and search for the option identified in step 1.
sudo nano /etc/my.cnf4
Remove or comment out the line containing the ignored option. To comment out, add a '#' at the beginning of the line.
# innodb_buffer_pool_size = 128M5
Save the configuration file and restart the MariaDB service for the changes to take effect.
sudo systemctl restart mariadb2. Verify Option Scope and Context medium
Ensure the configuration option is being applied in the correct section of the configuration file.
1
Understand that MariaDB configuration options are often specific to certain sections, like `[mysqld]`, `[client]`, or `[mariadb]`. The error 1618 typically occurs when an option meant for one section is placed in another.
2
Examine the configuration file where the problematic option is located. Check if the option is placed within the correct section header (e.g., `[mysqld]` for server-specific settings).
Example of incorrect placement:
[client]
innodb_buffer_pool_size = 128M
Example of correct placement:
[mysqld]
innodb_buffer_pool_size = 128M3
If the option is in the wrong section, move it to the appropriate section.
4
Save the configuration file and restart the MariaDB service.
sudo systemctl restart mariadb3. Update MariaDB Configuration Documentation medium
Consult the official MariaDB documentation for the correct syntax and applicability of configuration options.
1
Identify the MariaDB server version you are running.
SELECT VERSION();2
Visit the official MariaDB documentation website (mariadb.com/kb/en/documentation/).
3
Search for the specific configuration option that is being ignored. Pay close attention to the 'Applies To' or 'Scope' field to understand where it should be placed and if it's supported in your MariaDB version.
Example search: 'mariadb innodb_buffer_pool_size'4
If the documentation indicates the option is deprecated, removed, or has a different name in your version, update your configuration file accordingly.
5
Save the updated configuration file and restart the MariaDB service.
sudo systemctl restart mariadb