MySQL raises error 1316 when the deprecated update log command or variable is used instead of the current binary log equivalent.
MySQL Error 1316: ER_UPDATE_LOG_DEPRECATED_TRANSLATED occurs when a session executes SET SQL_LOG_UPDATE or an old client sends UPDATE LOG statements. The update log no longer exists; switch to binary logging with SET SQL_LOG_BIN = {0|1} or enable --log-bin in my.cnf to resolve the issue.
The update log is deprecated and replaced by the binary
The server returns error 1316 when it encounters the obsolete update-log syntax. Historically, MySQL supported an update log that has since been removed. Modern versions translate any reference to that facility into binary-log commands and raise this error to force you to update your code or configuration.
The exact message is: "The update log is deprecated and replaced by the binary log; SET SQL_LOG_UPDATE has been translated to SET SQL_LOG_BIN." The error is strictly administrative, not data-corrupting, but it blocks the offending statement.
The error surfaces during connection initialization or statement execution if the client, application, or stored program issues SET SQL_LOG_UPDATE, --log-update, or similar syntax that reached the server. Upgrading from MySQL 5.0/5.1 to 5.6 or later is the most common trigger.
Replication setups that copy old option files or initialization scripts also hit the error because deprecated parameters persist inside legacy tooling.
Leaving deprecated logging directives in place blocks automated deployments, replication start-up, and some client connections. Removing them ensures binary logging operates correctly, which is critical for point-in-time recovery and replication integrity.
Using SET SQL_LOG_UPDATE inside application code, stored procedures, or migration scripts is the primary cause. The server translates the statement but still returns error 1316 to alert you.
mysql clients earlier than 5.6 may send UPDATE LOG commands automatically when connected to newer servers, producing the error on login.
Configuration files that contain --log-update or log-update directives also raise error 1316 because the server rejects the flag at startup.
Identify and remove every occurrence of SET SQL_LOG_UPDATE, --log-update, or log-update from code and configuration. Replace the directive with SET SQL_LOG_BIN or --log-bin where binary logging is needed.
After edits, restart MySQL or reconnect sessions to verify that the error no longer appears. Always test on a staging server first to confirm replication and backups still work as expected.
Application startup scripts might include deprecated commands. Search your source code repository and replace SQL_LOG_UPDATE with SQL_LOG_BIN.
Legacy replication slaves may rely on update logs. Enable binary logging on the master with --log-bin and rebuild slave instances with CHANGE MASTER TO to ensure consistent replication.
Audit configuration files during upgrades and remove legacy parameters before starting the new server version. Version-control option files to track changes.
Use MySQL 8.0 or newer client libraries that no longer emit the obsolete syntax. Automatically lint SQL with CI checks or Galaxy editor extensions to detect deprecated statements early.
ER_BINLOG_DISABLED (Error 1381) is returned when binary logging is disabled but required. Enable --log-bin to resolve.
ER_SLAVE_OLD_VERSION (Error 3000) indicates replication between incompatible versions. Upgrade the slave or downgrade the master to align versions.
Running the deprecated statement directly in client sessions or stored programs instantly triggers error 1316.
Older configuration files still reference the removed flag, causing the server to abort startup with the error.
Pre-5.6 connectors send UPDATE LOG commands on connect, and new servers reject them.
Automation that clones option files across environments may inadvertently propagate the obsolete directive.
Raised when a session attempts to enable binary logging while the server was started without --log-bin. Start the server with binary logging enabled.
Occurs if you refer to an unrecognized variable. Check spelling or server version before issuing SET commands.
Replication fails because the slave server is older than the master. Upgrade the slave to a supported version.
No. The error stops execution before data modifications occur, so data remains intact.
Suppressing is not possible; MySQL returns an error. You must replace deprecated directives with binary-log equivalents.
MySQL 5.6 and later raise error 1316 when they encounter update-log statements from older versions.
Galaxy's SQL linter flags deprecated variables in real time, and its AI copilot auto-rewrites queries to use SET SQL_LOG_BIN, reducing production incidents.
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