Common SQL Errors

MySQL Error 1526: ER_NO_PARTITION_FOR_GIVEN_VALUE - How to Fix and Prevent

Galaxy Team
August 7, 2025

<p>The table is partitioned, but no partition matches the value supplied in the INSERT, UPDATE, or LOAD operation.</p>

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What is MySQL error code 1526?

<p>MySQL Error 1526: ER_NO_PARTITION_FOR_GIVEN_VALUE occurs when a partitioned table receives a row whose partition key does not map to any defined partition. Add or adjust partitions, or correct the key value, to resolve the error quickly.</p>

Error Highlights

Typical Error Message

Table has no partition for value %s

Error Type

Partitioning Error

Language

MySQL

Symbol

ER_NO_PARTITION_FOR_GIVEN_VALUE

Error Code

1526

SQL State

HY000

Explanation

Table of Contents

What is MySQL Error 1526 (ER_NO_PARTITION_FOR_GIVEN_VALUE)?

The error arises at runtime when MySQL attempts to write a row into a partitioned table but cannot find a matching partition for the supplied partition key value.

MySQL aborts the statement and returns SQLSTATE HY000 with the message Table has no partition for value %s, protecting data integrity.

When Does the Error Appear?

The error typically shows up during INSERT, LOAD DATA, REPLACE, or UPDATE statements that target a partitioned table.

It can also occur while executing ALTER TABLE EXCHANGE PARTITION or importing data through replication if partitions are misaligned between master and replica.

Why Is Fixing It Important?

Ignoring the error blocks data ingestion, halts ETL pipelines, and may cause replication lag or failure.

Timely resolution ensures continuous data flow and maintains consistency across sharded or partitioned workloads.

Common Causes

Partition Range Does Not Cover Value

A RANGE or LIST partitioning scheme omits the supplied key, leaving no partition to accept the row.

Incorrect Partition Key Value

The SQL statement provides a NULL or out-of-range value for the partition column.

Dropped or Truncated Partition

An administrator removed a partition without adjusting incoming data logic, creating a gap.

Replica Partition Mismatch

Replication targets have differing partition definitions from the source, leading to errors during replay.

Related Errors

MySQL Error 1503: ER_PARTITION_FUNCTION_FAILURE

Fails when the partition function evaluates to NULL or invalid output.

MySQL Error 1515: ER_PARTITION_SUBPARTITION_ERROR

Raised when there is a mismatch between partition and subpartition definitions.

MySQL Error 1731: ER_ROW_DOES_NOT_MATCH_PARTITION

Occurs during UPDATE when the new values no longer match the current partition.

FAQs

Does this error affect non-partitioned tables?

No. Only tables defined with PARTITION BY clauses can raise Error 1526.

Can I disable partition checks temporarily?

MySQL does not provide a safe switch to bypass partition checks, as it would risk corrupting data placement.

Will adding a MAXVALUE partition always solve the issue?

Often yes, but it may store unbounded data. Periodically split MAXVALUE into smaller ranges to maintain manageability.

How does Galaxy help prevent this error?

Galaxy's context-aware AI warns you when an INSERT targets an uncovered partition range and suggests ALTER TABLE statements to extend partitions before execution.

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