Error
Error Code:
1649
MariaDB Error 1649: Unknown Locale Specified
Description
This error indicates that MariaDB cannot recognize or locate the specified locale identifier, often when setting character sets or sorting rules. It typically arises from an invalid locale name provided by a client application or an incorrectly configured server environment.
Error Message
Unknown locale: '%s'
Known Causes
4 known causesInvalid Locale Identifier
The locale string provided in a SQL statement, client connection, or configuration is misspelled or does not exist on the system.
Missing Operating System Locales
The underlying operating system where MariaDB is running does not have the necessary locale data or language packs installed.
Client/Server Locale Mismatch
The client application requests a character set or collation that MariaDB attempts to map to a locale not recognized by the server's configuration.
Incorrect Environment Variables
Server-side environment variables such as `LC_ALL`, `LANG`, or `LC_CTYPE` are incorrectly set or point to non-existent locales.
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