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Description

This error occurs in MySQL when attempting to create or modify a partitioned table with a UNIQUE KEY or PRIMARY KEY that does not include all columns used in the table's partitioning function. MySQL requires that any such key on a partitioned table fully encompasses the partitioning columns to maintain data consistency and efficient partition management.

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Error Message

A %s must include all columns in the table's partitioning function (prefixed columns are not considered).

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Known Causes

3 known causes

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Unique/Primary Key Definition Error

When creating a partitioned table, the defined UNIQUE KEY or PRIMARY KEY did not explicitly include all columns used in the table's partitioning expression.

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Altering Partitioned Table Keys

An ALTER TABLE statement attempted to add or modify a UNIQUE KEY or PRIMARY KEY on an existing partitioned table, and the new key definition omitted required partitioning columns.

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Partitioning Rule Misconception

The database schema designer did not account for MySQL's requirement that any UNIQUE KEY or PRIMARY KEY on a partitioned table must contain all columns used in the partitioning expression.

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Solutions

3 solutions available

1. Align UNIQUE Index with Partitioning Key medium

Ensure all columns used in the partitioning key are also present in the UNIQUE index.

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Identify the partitioning key columns for your table. You can find this by describing the table.

DESCRIBE your_table_name;

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Examine the definition of your UNIQUE index. Ensure it includes all the columns identified in the previous step. If not, you'll need to modify or recreate the index.

SHOW CREATE TABLE your_table_name;

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If the UNIQUE index does not include all partitioning columns, drop the existing UNIQUE index and create a new one that includes all partitioning columns. The order of columns in the index should generally match the order in the partitioning function for optimal performance, though it's not strictly required for this error.

ALTER TABLE your_table_name DROP INDEX index_name;
ALTER TABLE your_table_name ADD UNIQUE INDEX new_unique_index_name (partition_col1, partition_col2, ...);

2. Recreate Table with Correct Partitioning and Index advanced

Create a new table with the correct partitioning and UNIQUE index definitions, then migrate data.

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Determine the exact partitioning function and the columns it uses.

SHOW CREATE TABLE your_table_name;

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Define the new table's `CREATE TABLE` statement. Critically, ensure the `PARTITION BY` clause uses the desired function and includes all necessary columns. Also, define the `UNIQUE` index on the same set of columns (or a superset that includes them).

CREATE TABLE new_your_table_name (
    id INT PRIMARY KEY,
    partition_col1 VARCHAR(50),
    partition_col2 INT,
    data VARCHAR(255),
    UNIQUE KEY unique_key_name (partition_col1, partition_col2)
) PARTITION BY HASH(partition_col1, partition_col2) PARTITIONS 4;

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Copy data from the old table to the new table.

INSERT INTO new_your_table_name (id, partition_col1, partition_col2, data)
SELECT id, partition_col1, partition_col2, data FROM your_table_name;

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Once verified, rename the tables. It's recommended to perform this during a maintenance window to avoid data inconsistencies.

RENAME TABLE your_table_name TO old_your_table_name, new_your_table_name TO your_table_name;

3. Simplify Partitioning or Index Strategy medium

If the complex partitioning or indexing is not essential, consider simplifying it.

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Evaluate if the current partitioning strategy is truly necessary for performance or manageability. If not, consider dropping partitioning.

ALTER TABLE your_table_name REMOVE PARTITIONING;

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If partitioning is removed, you can then create a UNIQUE index that meets your data integrity requirements, without the partitioning constraint.

ALTER TABLE your_table_name ADD UNIQUE INDEX new_unique_index_name (column1, column2);

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Alternatively, if the UNIQUE index is causing the issue and a less strict index (e.g., a regular index) is acceptable, consider dropping the UNIQUE index and creating a regular index.

ALTER TABLE your_table_name DROP INDEX index_name;
ALTER TABLE your_table_name ADD INDEX new_index_name (column1, column2);

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Related Errors

5 related errors

MySQL Error 1503: Unique Key Partition Mismatch