Error
Error Code:
3897
MySQL Error 3897: Cannot Grant Privilege to Mandatory Role
Description
This error occurs when you attempt to grant a privilege to a MySQL user or role that is currently designated as a `mandatory_role`. MySQL prevents direct granting of certain privileges to mandatory roles to ensure system security and proper role management.
Error Message
AuthId `%s`@`%s` is set as mandatory_roles. Cannot grant the '%s' privilege.
Known Causes
3 known causesGranting Restricted Privileges to Mandatory Roles
MySQL enforces restrictions on granting specific system privileges directly to roles defined in `mandatory_roles` to maintain security and integrity.
Misconfigured Mandatory Role Assignment
The target user or role for the privilege grant was unintentionally included in the `mandatory_roles` system variable.
Incorrect Privilege Management Strategy
Attempting to manage system-level privileges directly on a mandatory role, which is not its intended use case for such grants.
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