Error
Error Code:
4086
MySQL Error 4086: Too Many Window Definitions
Description
This error occurs when a single `SELECT` statement attempts to define more window specifications than the MySQL server's configured limit. It typically arises in complex analytical queries that use multiple `OVER()` clauses without leveraging named windows for reuse, preventing the query from executing.
Error Message
Too many windows in SELECT: %d. Maximum allowed is %d. Use named windows to share windows between window functions.
Known Causes
3 known causesExceeding Server Window Limit
The number of unique window definitions in a single query has surpassed the maximum allowed by the MySQL server's internal configuration.
Redundant Window Definitions
Multiple window functions are defined with identical `PARTITION BY`, `ORDER BY`, or `ROWS/RANGE` clauses, but are not consolidated using named windows.
Complex Analytical Queries
Highly complex analytical queries involving numerous distinct `OVER()` clauses lead to an accumulation of window definitions, hitting the server's internal limits.
Solutions
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General Troubleshooting Tips
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