Error
Error Code:
1167
MySQL Error 1167: Storage Engine Index Mismatch
Description
Error 1167 occurs when a MySQL storage engine cannot create an index on a specified column. This typically happens because the column's data type or the requested index type is incompatible with the capabilities of the chosen storage engine for the table.
Error Message
The used storage engine can't index column '%s'
Known Causes
3 known causesIncompatible Index Type for Engine
Attempting to create a specialized index (e.g., FULLTEXT or SPATIAL) on a storage engine that does not support that specific index type or a specific version of it.
Column Data Type Mismatch
The data type of the column intended for indexing is not suitable for the type of index being created, according to the storage engine's rules.
Spatial Index on Non-Spatial Data
Trying to create a SPATIAL index on a column that is not defined with a spatial data type (e.g., GEOMETRY, POINT, LINESTRING).
Solutions
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General Troubleshooting Tips
- Check the error message carefully for specific details
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- Search for the exact error code in the official documentation
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