MySQL 1228

This error occurs when a local variable is used in a statement that is not allowed. It is a MySQL 1228 error code and the literal message is "Variable '%s' is a SESSION variable and can't be used with SET GLOBAL".

How It Affects Your App

MySQL 1228 ER_LOCAL_VARIABLE indicates that a local variable is being used in a statement, which is not allowed. This error can prevent the application from executing the statement, which can lead to unexpected results. It can also cause the application to crash or become unresponsive. This can lead to data loss or corruption, as well as a decrease in user experience.

How To Fix

1. Check the error log for the MySQL 1228 error:
$ tail -f /var/log/mysql/error.log
2. Check the MySQL configuration file for any misconfigurations:
$ cat /etc/mysql/my.cnf
3. Check the MySQL process list to see if any processes are running that could be causing the error:
$ mysqladmin -u root -p processlist
4. Check the MySQL user privileges to see if any users have been granted too many privileges:
$ mysql -u root -p -e "SELECT User, Host, Password FROM mysql.user;"
5. Check the MySQL database tables for any corruptions:
$ mysqlcheck -u root -p --all-databases
6. Restart the MySQL service to apply any changes made:
$ service mysql restart
7. Use an automated database observability tool to monitor and fix the MySQL 1228 in question. Automated database observability tools can help identify and diagnose MySQL errors quickly and accurately, as well as provide real-time monitoring and alerting of any issues. This can help ensure that any MySQL errors are identified and fixed quickly, before they become a major issue.

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