Error
Error Code:
1879
MariaDB Error 1879: Full-Text Index Upgrade Failure
Description
This error indicates a failure during an attempt to upgrade or modify an existing index, specifically related to its internal name or metadata. It often occurs with InnoDB Full-Text Search indexes during database upgrades or `ALTER TABLE` operations. The database cannot process the index structure correctly.
Error Message
Upgrade index name failed, please use create index(alter table) algorithm copy to rebuild index.
Known Causes
4 known causesCorrupted Full-Text Index Metadata
The internal auxiliary data or metadata for an InnoDB Full-Text Search index is corrupted or in an unexpected format. This prevents the database from performing the necessary upgrade or modification.
Incompatible Index Format
The existing index format might be incompatible with the current MariaDB server version or the specific `ALTER TABLE` operation being performed. This often happens during major version upgrades.
Concurrent DDL Operations
Another Data Definition Language (DDL) operation attempting to modify the same table or index concurrently can lead to conflicts and failures during an index upgrade.
Database Version Specific Bug
In rare cases, a specific bug in the MariaDB server version might cause issues with index upgrades, particularly for complex index types like Full-Text Search.
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