Error
Error Code:
59
MongoDB Error 59: Invalid Command Execution
Description
This error indicates that the MongoDB server received a command it does not recognize or that is not valid in the current context. It typically occurs when an application or user attempts to execute a non-existent, misspelled, or unsupported command.
Error Message
Command Not Found
Known Causes
4 known causesTypographical Error in Command
The command name was misspelled or incorrectly formatted, causing MongoDB to fail recognition.
Non-Existent Command
An attempt was made to execute a command that is not a valid MongoDB operation or does not exist.
Version Incompatibility
The command used is deprecated, removed, or not supported by the specific MongoDB server version in use.
Incorrect Database Context
The command was executed in the wrong database or collection context, where it is not applicable.
Solutions
4 solutions available1. Check MongoDB Version easy
Command might be from newer version
1
Check server version
db.version()2
Use version-appropriate command
// Some commands changed between versions
// e.g., eval() removed in 4.2+
// copyDatabase removed in 4.2+2. Check Command Spelling easy
Verify command name is correct
1
Common command typos
// Commands are case-sensitive
db.runCommand({ findandmodify: "coll" }) // Wrong
db.runCommand({ findAndModify: "coll" }) // Right2
List available commands
db.runCommand({ listCommands: 1 })3. Check User Privileges medium
Some commands require specific roles
1
Admin commands need admin privileges
// Commands like serverStatus, replSetGetStatus, etc.
// require clusterMonitor or clusterAdmin role
use admin
db.grantRolesToUser("user", [{ role: "clusterMonitor", db: "admin" }])4. Use Correct Database easy
Some commands only run on specific databases
1
Admin commands run on admin db
use admin
db.runCommand({ serverStatus: 1 })2
Collection commands run on collection's db
use mydb
db.runCommand({ collStats: "mycollection" })