📋

Description

MariaDB Error 1032, also known as ER_KEY_NOT_FOUND with SQLSTATE HY000, indicates that the database could not locate a specific record based on the provided key in the specified table. This typically occurs during `UPDATE`, `DELETE`, or `SELECT` operations when the target data is unexpectedly absent.

💬

Error Message

Can't find record in '%s'

🔍

Known Causes

4 known causes

⚠️

Missing Data Entry

The record identified by the primary or unique key simply does not exist in the specified table.

⚠️

Incorrect Key Value

The key value used in the query's WHERE clause does not match any existing record in the table.

⚠️

Concurrent Deletion

Another transaction or process deleted the target record between your query's initial check and its final execution.

⚠️

Index or Table Corruption

Underlying database indexes or table data may be damaged, preventing the system from correctly locating existing records.

🛠️

Solutions

4 solutions available

1. Verify Primary Key or Unique Index Values easy

Confirm that the values used to identify the record exist in the table.

1

Identify the table and the specific record you are trying to access (e.g., update, delete, select). The error message '%s' will usually contain the table name.

2

Examine the SQL statement that generated the error. Pay close attention to the `WHERE` clause, which specifies the record's identifier (typically a primary key or a unique index).

3

Execute a `SELECT` statement to check if a record with the specified identifier actually exists in the table.

SELECT * FROM your_table_name WHERE primary_key_column = 'your_value';

4

If the `SELECT` statement returns no rows, the identifier you are using is incorrect or the record has been deleted. Correct the identifier in your original SQL statement or investigate why the record is missing.

2. Check for Typographical Errors and Case Sensitivity easy

Ensure that the identifier values are spelled correctly and match the case if the column is case-sensitive.

1

Carefully review the values used in your `WHERE` clause for any typos or misspellings.

2

If the column involved in the `WHERE` clause is of a string type (e.g., VARCHAR, TEXT) and the `collation` of the column or table is case-sensitive (e.g., `utf8mb4_bin`), ensure that the case of the identifier in your query exactly matches the case in the database.

3

You can check the collation of a table or column using `SHOW CREATE TABLE your_table_name;` or `SHOW FULL COLUMNS FROM your_table_name;`.

4

If necessary, adjust the case of your identifier in the query to match the database.

3. Investigate Data Inconsistencies and Transaction Issues medium

Determine if the record was removed by another transaction or if there are underlying data integrity problems.

1

If the error occurs in a concurrent environment, another transaction might have deleted or modified the record between the time you intended to access it and the actual execution of your query.

2

Consider implementing retry logic in your application to handle transient issues like this. A small delay before retrying the operation might resolve the problem.

3

If the problem persists, examine database logs (e.g., the general query log, the slow query log if enabled, or the error log) for any related delete or update operations that might have occurred around the time of your error.

4

For critical tables, consider implementing triggers or application-level checks to ensure data consistency and prevent unexpected record deletions.

4. Check for Data Corruption or Index Issues advanced

Rule out physical data or index corruption as the cause of the missing record.

1

Run `CHECK TABLE your_table_name;` to check for table corruption. MariaDB will report any detected issues.

CHECK TABLE your_table_name;

2

If `CHECK TABLE` reports errors, try to repair the table using `REPAIR TABLE your_table_name;`.

REPAIR TABLE your_table_name;

3

Consider checking and potentially rebuilding indexes for the table. Inefficient or corrupted indexes can sometimes lead to records not being found.

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

4

If you suspect severe corruption, it might be necessary to restore the table or the entire database from a recent backup.

🔗

Related Errors

5 related errors

MariaDB Error 1032: Can't Find Record