MySQL 1686

This error occurs when attempting to switch the binary log while a stored function or trigger is in use. It prevents the switch from occurring.

How It Affects Your App

This error indicates that a stored function is preventing the switch of the binary log. This can have a significant impact on the application as it can prevent the application from writing to the binary log, which is necessary for replication and other operations. This can lead to data loss and other issues, as the application will not be able to properly replicate data or perform other operations that rely on the binary log.

How To Fix

1. Check the error log for the MySQL 1686 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 user privileges:
$ mysql -u root -p
mysql> SELECT User, Host, Password FROM mysql.user;
4. Check the MySQL database tables:
$ mysql -u root -p
mysql> SHOW TABLES;
5. Check the MySQL database table structure:
$ mysql -u root -p
mysql> DESCRIBE table_name;
6. Check the MySQL database table indexes:
$ mysql -u root -p
mysql> SHOW INDEX FROM table_name;
7. Check the MySQL database table foreign keys:
$ mysql -u root -p
mysql> SHOW CREATE TABLE table_name;
8. Check the MySQL database table triggers:
$ mysql -u root -p
mysql> SHOW TRIGGERS;
9. Check the MySQL database table views:
$ mysql -u root -p
mysql> SHOW CREATE VIEW view_name;
10. Check the MySQL database table stored procedures:
$ mysql -u root -p
mysql> SHOW CREATE PROCEDURE procedure_name;
11. Check the MySQL database table functions:
$ mysql -u root -p
mysql> SHOW CREATE FUNCTION function_name;
12. Check the MySQL database table events:
$ mysql -u root -p
mysql> SHOW EVENTS;
13. Check the MySQL database table grants:
$ mysql -u root -p
mysql> SHOW GRANTS;
14. Check the MySQL database table locks:
$ mysql -u root -p
mysql> SHOW OPEN TABLES;
15. Check the MySQL database table status:
$ mysql -u root -p
mysql> SHOW TABLE STATUS;
16. Check the MySQL database table engine:
$ mysql -u root -p
mysql> SHOW ENGINES;
17. Check the MySQL database table collation:
$ mysql -u root -p
mysql> SHOW COLLATION;
18. Check the MySQL database table character set:
$ mysql -u root -p
mysql> SHOW CHARACTER SET;
19. Check the MySQL database table variables:
$ mysql -u root -p
mysql> SHOW VARIABLES;
20. Use an automated database observability tool to monitor and fix the MySQL 1686 in question. Automated database observability tools can provide real-time insights into the performance and health of your database, allowing you to quickly identify and fix any issues that may arise. Additionally, these tools can provide detailed metrics and logs that can help you diagnose and troubleshoot any MySQL 1686 errors.

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