Error
Error Code:
3076
MySQL Error 3076: Invalid or Long Channel Name
Description
This error occurs in MySQL when attempting to create a replication channel. It indicates that the specified channel name violates naming rules, either by containing disallowed characters or exceeding the permitted length. This prevents the channel from being successfully established.
Error Message
Couldn't create channel: Channel name is either invalid or too long.
Known Causes
3 known causesExceeding Maximum Length
The chosen channel name surpasses the maximum character limit defined by MySQL for replication channel identifiers.
Using Invalid Characters
The channel name contains characters that are not allowed in MySQL identifiers, such as certain symbols, spaces, or non-ASCII characters.
Empty or Null Channel Name
An attempt was made to create a channel using an empty string or a NULL value, which MySQL does not recognize as a valid channel identifier.
Solutions
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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