Error
Error Code:
1633
MariaDB Error 1633: Invalid Partition Definition
Description
MariaDB Error 1633, often accompanied by the message 'Partition', indicates a problem with the definition or naming of partitions for a table. This error typically occurs when creating, altering, or managing partitioned tables due to incorrect syntax, invalid names, or exceeding system limits.
Error Message
Partition
Known Causes
4 known causesInvalid Partition Name
A partition name specified in the SQL statement does not adhere to MariaDB's naming conventions or is a duplicate of an existing partition name.
Incorrect Partition Syntax
The `PARTITION BY` clause or individual `PARTITION` definitions within your SQL statement contain syntax errors, such as missing keywords, incorrect data types, or malformed expressions.
Exceeding Partition Limits
The number of partitions defined for a table or the total size of a partition exceeds the maximum limits allowed by your MariaDB version.
Partition Key Mismatch
The column(s) chosen as the partition key do not match the data types or constraints required by the selected partitioning method (e.g., trying to partition by a BLOB/TEXT column).
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