Error
Error Code:
1458
MySQL Error 1458: Incorrect Routine Name
Description
This error indicates that MySQL could not find or recognize the name of a stored procedure or function you attempted to call, create, alter, or drop. It typically occurs when the routine name is misspelled, refers to a non-existent routine, or is out of the current database scope.
Error Message
Incorrect routine name '%s'
Known Causes
4 known causesRoutine Name Misspelling
The specified routine name contains a typo or incorrect capitalization, preventing MySQL from matching it to an existing routine.
Non-existent Routine
The routine name provided does not correspond to any stored procedure or function currently defined in the database or schema.
Incorrect Database/Schema Context
The routine exists but is in a different database or schema than the one currently active, and its name was not fully qualified.
Routine Dropped or Renamed
The routine you are trying to reference has been previously dropped or renamed, making the old name invalid.
Solutions
3 solutions available1. Verify Routine Name in SQL Statement easy
Double-check the spelling and case sensitivity of the routine name in your SQL query.
1
Examine the SQL statement that is generating the error. The '%s' placeholder in the error message indicates the name of the routine (stored procedure or function) that MySQL could not find.
2
Carefully compare the routine name in your SQL statement with the actual name of the stored procedure or function in your database. Pay close attention to spelling, underscores, and capitalization. MySQL object names can be case-sensitive depending on the operating system.
3
If you are unsure of the exact name, query the `mysql.proc` table (for older MySQL versions) or `information_schema.routines` table to list all available routines and their names.
SELECT routine_name FROM information_schema.routines WHERE routine_schema = 'your_database_name';4
Correct any discrepancies in the routine name within your SQL statement and re-execute it.
2. Confirm Routine Existence and Schema easy
Ensure the stored procedure or function exists in the correct database and is accessible.
1
Connect to your MySQL server using a client tool (e.g., `mysql` command-line client, MySQL Workbench).
2
Select the correct database where the routine should reside.
USE your_database_name;3
Check if the routine exists by querying the `information_schema.routines` table.
SELECT routine_name, routine_type FROM information_schema.routines WHERE routine_name = 'your_routine_name' AND routine_schema = 'your_database_name';4
If the routine is not found, you will need to create it or ensure it was properly created in the intended database. If it exists but in a different schema, you'll need to qualify the routine call with the correct schema name (e.g., `schema_name.routine_name`).
3. Check for Translatable String Issues medium
The error might be caused by a routine name being misinterpreted as a translatable string.
1
This error can sometimes occur if a routine name is inadvertently enclosed in single quotes when it should not be, or if it's part of a string literal that is being processed incorrectly. Review the code that calls the routine.
2
If you are calling a stored procedure or function within another SQL statement, ensure the routine name is not enclosed in single quotes unless it's part of a dynamic SQL construction. For example, `CALL 'my_procedure'` is incorrect; it should be `CALL my_procedure`.
3
If you are building SQL statements dynamically in application code (e.g., PHP, Python, Java), ensure that routine names are passed as identifiers and not treated as string literals that might be escaped or misinterpreted.
4
If you suspect a bug or a complex dynamic SQL issue, try to simplify the call to the routine to isolate the problem. If the simplified call works, gradually reintroduce the complexity to find the exact point of failure.