<p>This MySQL error appears when a FULLTEXT index is created on a partitioned table, which the storage engine does not support.</p>
<p>MySQL Error 1757: ER_FULLTEXT_NOT_SUPPORTED_WITH_PARTITIONING means you attempted to add a FULLTEXT index to a partitioned table, which MySQL blocks. Convert the table to a non-partitioned structure or remove partitioning before adding the FULLTEXT index to resolve the issue.</p>
FULLTEXT index is not supported for partitioned tables.
MySQL returns the message "FULLTEXT index is not supported for partitioned tables" with SQL state HY000 when you try to create or alter a partitioned table to include a FULLTEXT index. The limitation applies to all MySQL versions up to 8.2.
Because FULLTEXT indexing and partitioning rely on different internal storage algorithms, combining them currently creates inconsistencies. MySQL therefore blocks the operation and raises error 1757 immediately.
The error appears during CREATE TABLE, ALTER TABLE, or CREATE INDEX statements that reference FULLTEXT against a table already partitioned by RANGE, HASH, KEY, or LIST. It also shows up if you first add a FULLTEXT index and then attempt to partition the table.
If left unresolved, queries needing FULLTEXT search will run without an index, leading to severe performance degradation or query failure. Addressing the design conflict early avoids costly table rebuilds and downtime later in development or production.
Developers often add a FULLTEXT index directly in the CREATE TABLE statement while also defining PARTITION BY, triggering the error instantly.
Adding a FULLTEXT index to a table already partitioned by RANGE, HASH, KEY, or LIST will raise error 1757.
Running ALTER TABLE PARTITION BY on a table that previously had a FULLTEXT index also fails with the same error.
Migrations generated by ORMs or GUI tools may inadvertently combine partitioning and FULLTEXT directives, surfacing the error during deployment.
Raised when partitioning uses an unsupported function; unrelated to FULLTEXT but surfaces during partition creation.
Occurs when partition key columns are not part of every unique index; may appear while modifying indexes on partitioned tables.
Appears when using features not compiled into the current MySQL build; FULLTEXT on partitioned tables is one such unsupported combination.
No. The limitation is hard-coded in the storage engine and cannot be bypassed with server variables.
As of MySQL 8.2, the roadmap does not list this enhancement. Monitor MySQL release notes for future updates.
No. The restriction applies to all FULLTEXT indexes regardless of whether they are column-based or functional.
Galaxy’s SQL editor validates DDL against MySQL capabilities and flags the FULLTEXT-partitioning conflict in real-time, preventing failed migrations before they reach production.
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