Error
Error Code:
1879
MySQL Error 1879: Upgrade Index Name Failure
Description
This error indicates that MySQL failed to upgrade or rename an index, often encountered during a server upgrade or an `ALTER TABLE` operation. It specifically points to an issue with index metadata, particularly for Full-Text Search auxiliary tables, preventing the operation from completing successfully.
Error Message
Upgrade index name failed, please use create index(alter table) algorithm copy to rebuild index.
Known Causes
3 known causesCorrupted Index Metadata
Index definitions or internal metadata may have become inconsistent or corrupted, preventing successful upgrade or renaming operations.
InnoDB FTS Table Inconsistency
Issues with the internal structure or data of InnoDB Full-Text Search auxiliary tables (`INNODB_FT_AUX`) during an upgrade attempt.
Upgrade Process Interruption
The upgrade or `ALTER TABLE` operation was interrupted, or system resources were insufficient, leading to an incomplete index metadata update.
Solutions
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