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Description

This error indicates that an `INSERT` statement is attempting to write data into a table or view that cannot accept new rows. This typically happens when the target object has structural limitations, is a system-managed table, or is a view defined in a way that prevents direct modification. It signifies that the database engine cannot process the insert operation due to the nature of the target.

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Error Message

The target table %s of the %s is not insertable-into

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Known Causes

3 known causes

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Non-updatable View Definition

The target is a `VIEW` created from a complex query (e.g., containing `DISTINCT`, `GROUP BY`, `JOIN`s, or subqueries) which prevents direct `INSERT` operations.

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System or INFORMATION_SCHEMA Table

Attempting to insert data into read-only system tables, such as those within the `INFORMATION_SCHEMA` or `mysql` databases, which are not designed for user modification.

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Federated Table Configuration

The target table is a `FEDERATED` table pointing to an inaccessible, read-only, or improperly configured remote table, making local inserts impossible.

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Solutions

3 solutions available

1. Identify and Remove Uninsertable Table Properties medium

Inspect the table definition for features preventing inserts and remove them.

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Connect to your MariaDB server.

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Use SHOW CREATE TABLE to examine the table's definition and identify properties that might make it uninsertable. Common culprits include certain types of views, tables with specific storage engines that don't support direct inserts, or tables with complex constraints that are being violated by the insert operation.

SHOW CREATE TABLE your_table_name;

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If the error is due to a view, you cannot directly insert into views that are not defined as 'insertable'. You'll need to insert into the underlying base table(s) instead. If the view is complex (involves joins, aggregations, etc.), it might not be insertable.

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If the table uses a storage engine that doesn't support direct inserts for the operation you're attempting (less common for standard InnoDB/MyISAM), you might need to reconsider the storage engine or the operation. However, error 1471 is more commonly related to views or specific constraint issues.

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If the issue is related to constraints (e.g., foreign key constraints, CHECK constraints), review the constraint definitions and ensure your insert statement adheres to them. You might need to temporarily disable constraints for the insert and re-enable them afterwards, or fix the data in related tables.

ALTER TABLE your_table_name DISABLE KEYS;
-- Perform your insert operation
ALTER TABLE your_table_name ENABLE KEYS;

2. Verify Target Table's Insertability and Permissions easy

Confirm the table is designed for inserts and the user has the necessary privileges.

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Connect to your MariaDB server.

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Check if the target is a view. Views that are not 'insertable' will produce this error. You can often determine this by looking at the view definition (using SHOW CREATE VIEW) or by trying to perform a simple INSERT into it.

SHOW CREATE VIEW your_view_name;

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If it's a view and it's not insertable, you must insert data into the underlying base table(s) that the view is based on. Identify these tables and perform the INSERT directly on them.

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Verify that the user executing the INSERT statement has the 'INSERT' privilege on the target table.

SHOW GRANTS FOR 'your_user'@'your_host';
-- If 'INSERT' is missing, grant it:
GRANT INSERT ON your_database.your_table_name TO 'your_user'@'your_host';

3. Address Complex View Dependencies medium

For complex views, insert into the base tables directly.

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Identify the view that is causing the error.

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Examine the view definition using `SHOW CREATE VIEW`. If the view involves joins across multiple tables, uses aggregate functions (SUM, COUNT, AVG), or has DISTINCT clauses, it might not be insertable.

SHOW CREATE VIEW your_view_name;

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Determine the base tables that the view is built upon.

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Instead of trying to insert into the view, perform your INSERT statement directly on the relevant base table(s). Ensure you are providing values for all non-nullable columns and satisfying any foreign key constraints.

INSERT INTO base_table_name (column1, column2) VALUES (value1, value2);

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Related Errors

5 related errors

MariaDB Error 1471: Target Table Not Insertable