Error
Error Code:
1632
MySQL Error 1632: Invalid Table Name Reference
Description
Error 1632, 'Table', indicates that MySQL encountered an issue with a table name reference within a SQL statement. This usually happens when the database system expects a valid table name but receives an invalid, missing, or improperly formatted one, preventing the query from being processed correctly.
Error Message
Table
Known Causes
4 known causesIncorrect Table Name Syntax
A common cause is a simple typo, misspelling, or incorrect casing (if the operating system is case-sensitive) in the table name within the SQL query.
Referencing a Non-existent Table
The table name specified in the SQL statement does not exist in the current database or schema, or it has been dropped or renamed.
Invalid Characters or Reserved Keywords
The table name contains special characters not allowed by MySQL naming rules, or it clashes with a MySQL reserved keyword without proper quoting.
Wrong Database Context
The SQL statement is being executed in a database where the specified table does not exist, or the database name is omitted when required.
Solutions
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