Error
Error Code: 1572

MySQL Error 1572: Incompatible Engine Partitioning

📦 MySQL
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Description

Error 1572 indicates that the specified storage engine for a table cannot be used with partitioning. This typically occurs when attempting to create or alter a table to be partitioned while using an engine that lacks support for such functionality, or has specific limitations.
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Error Message

Engine cannot be used in partitioned tables
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Known Causes

4 known causes
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Unsupported Storage Engine
The chosen storage engine (e.g., MyISAM in modern MySQL, MEMORY, or certain third-party engines) does not inherently support table partitioning.
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Specific Engine Limitations
Even if an engine generally supports partitioning (like InnoDB), certain configurations or specific features within that engine might conflict with partitioning requirements.
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MySQL Version Incompatibility
Older MySQL versions or specific distributions might have varying levels of partitioning support for different storage engines, which can lead to this error.
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Incorrect Table Definition
The `CREATE TABLE` or `ALTER TABLE` statement attempts to combine partitioning with an engine or engine option that is explicitly disallowed.
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Solutions

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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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