Error
Error Code:
3162
MySQL Error 3162: Authorization ID Not Found
Description
MySQL Error 3162, 'Authorization ID %s does not exist.', indicates that the MySQL server cannot find a user account corresponding to the authorization ID provided. This typically occurs when attempting to connect, grant privileges, or perform other operations referencing a user that is not defined in the server's user management system.
Error Message
Authorization ID %s does not exist.
Known Causes
4 known causesIncorrect Username Provided
The username specified in the connection string or SQL statement does not match any existing user account in the MySQL server.
User Account Deleted or Renamed
The authorization ID previously existed but has since been removed or changed in the MySQL user tables, making it no longer valid.
Typographical Error in Query
A GRANT, REVOKE, or other user-related SQL statement contains a misspelling of an existing user's name, causing MySQL to search for a non-existent ID.
User Not Defined for Specific Host
While a user may exist, they are not configured to connect from the specific host specified in the connection attempt or SQL statement's 'IDENTIFIED BY' clause.
Solutions
Coming SoonDetailed 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