Error
Error Code:
1659
MariaDB Error 1659: Invalid Partitioning Column Type
Description
This error indicates that you are attempting to partition a table using a column whose data type is not supported by MariaDB's partitioning mechanisms. MariaDB imposes restrictions on which data types can serve as partitioning keys, often disallowing complex or large object types.
Error Message
Field '%s' is of a not allowed type for this type of partitioning
Known Causes
3 known causesUse of LOB Data Types
Columns with Large Object Block (LOB) data types such as BLOB, TEXT, or GEOMETRY cannot be used as partitioning keys due to their variable length and complex storage.
JSON or Spatial Data Types
MariaDB does not permit JSON or spatial data types (e.g., POINT, POLYGON) to be specified as partitioning columns, as they are not designed for direct comparison or hashing in partitioning expressions.
Incompatible Data Type for Partition Type
Even if a data type is generally partitionable (e.g., DECIMAL), it might be incompatible with a specific partitioning type (e.g., HASH or KEY partitioning often implicitly converts to integers, which might fail for certain non-integer types).
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
- Try restarting the application or service