ER_SP_BADSTATEMENT is raised when a statement that MySQL forbids inside stored procedures is encountered.
MySQL Error 1314: ER_SP_BADSTATEMENT appears when you include a statement that MySQL bans inside stored procedures, such as LOAD DATA or CREATE TRIGGER. Remove or relocate the unsupported statement, or replace it with an allowed alternative, to resolve the error.
%s is not allowed in stored procedures
MySQL throws ER_SP_BADSTATEMENT with the message “%s is not allowed in stored procedures” when the parser detects a statement banned within the body of a stored procedure, function, or trigger.
The error halts creation or execution of the routine, preventing runtime failures caused by unsafe or unsupported SQL commands inside procedural code.
The error appears at CREATE PROCEDURE time or at runtime (for dynamic SQL) the moment MySQL encounters the forbidden statement token. Versions 5.7 and 8.0 enforce identical rules, though the list of disallowed commands can grow with new features.
Developers most often see it while migrating raw SQL scripts into routines or porting code from other databases that allow broader statement sets.
Ignoring ER_SP_BADSTATEMENT blocks automation workflows, prevents deployment pipelines, and may mask deeper logical flaws. Addressing it early ensures stored procedures compile, promotes transactional safety, and keeps CI/CD green.
Production systems relying on stored procedures for business logic require rapid resolution so releases are not delayed.
MySQL’s parser maintains a blacklist of statements that can break transaction boundaries, alter session context unpredictably, or open security gaps.
Common offenders include LOAD DATA, CREATE EVENT, CREATE TRIGGER, ALTER EVENT, COMMIT/ROLLBACK when automatic commit is disabled, and system-level statements like SHUTDOWN.
Identify the forbidden statement and move it outside the stored procedure, use a permitted equivalent, or execute it with dynamic SQL in a context where it is allowed.
Refactor business logic so data-loading, DDL, or control statements run before or after the procedure call, keeping the routine focused on DML and calculations.
LOAD DATA needed for bulk import? Run LOAD DATA INFILE before calling the procedure, or copy data into a staging table then call the procedure for processing.
Want to create triggers programmatically? Use a separate deployment script or ALTER statements executed by privileged users rather than embedding them inside procedures.
Consult the MySQL manual’s “Stored Program Limitations and Restrictions” before writing procedural code. Lint scripts with Galaxy’s built-in checker to catch disallowed statements early.
Keep procedures transactional, DML-only, and idempotent. Separate DDL and bulk-loading concerns into migration files or orchestration tools.
ER_SP_DOES_NOT_EXIST occurs when you call a routine that has not been created; verify routine names and qualifiers.
ER_SP_ILLEGAL_SET_PARAM appears when attempting to assign to OUT parameters improperly; correct parameter direction or usage.
LOAD DATA INFILE and LOAD XML bypass the SQL layer and are blocked inside stored programs for transactional safety.
CREATE TRIGGER, ALTER TABLE, CREATE EVENT, and DROP DATABASE are forbidden to avoid deadlocks and replication issues.
COMMIT or ROLLBACK inside procedures running in automatic commit mode can break atomicity and are therefore disallowed.
Statements like SHUTDOWN or FLUSH PRIVILEGES are blocked to prevent privilege escalation from routine execution.
Raised when assigning to an OUT parameter incorrectly. Ensure parameters are declared OUT and set via SELECT INTO.
Thrown when referencing a routine that has not been created or was dropped. Verify name and DEFINER.
Appears when a LOOP label end does not match its start. Correct label spelling or scope.
Occurs when trigger statements are invalid. Verify BEFORE/AFTER and event table existence.
Not directly. You must execute LOAD DATA outside the procedure or via dynamic SQL run by a user with FILE privilege.
COMMIT is disallowed only when the procedure is defined with AUTOCOMMIT disabled. In most cases, MySQL manages commits automatically for stored programs.
Yes. As features such as RESOURCE GROUPS or CLONE were added, their DDL statements joined the blacklist. Check the current manual for updates.
Galaxy’s editor inspects procedure bodies and flags disallowed statements before execution, saving compile-time errors and speeding up reviews.
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