Error
Error Code: 266

MongoDB Error 266: Failed to Set Fail Point

📦 MongoDB
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Description

Error 266, 'Fail Point Set Failed', indicates that MongoDB was unable to successfully configure a requested fail point. Fail points are internal mechanisms primarily used for testing and simulating specific server behaviors or error conditions. This error typically occurs when an attempt to set a fail point fails due to various configuration or permission issues.
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Error Message

Fail Point Set Failed
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Known Causes

4 known causes
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Invalid Fail Point Configuration
The specified fail point name or its configuration parameters (e.g., mode, data) are incorrect or malformed, preventing MongoDB from applying the setting.
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Insufficient Permissions
The user attempting to set the fail point lacks the necessary administrative privileges to modify internal server behavior or access specific fail points.
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Fail Point Does Not Exist
The fail point name provided does not correspond to any known or available fail point within the current MongoDB server version or build.
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Server State Conflict
The server is in a state where the requested fail point cannot be set or modified, possibly due to ongoing operations or specific server configurations.
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Solutions

Coming Soon

Detailed step-by-step solutions for this error are being prepared. In the meantime, try these general troubleshooting tips:

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
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