MySQL 1179

This error indicates that an action cannot be performed while a transaction is in progress. It is a MySQL 1179 error code, and is part of the ER_CANT_DO_THIS_DURING_AN_TRANSACTION message.

How It Affects Your App

This error indicates that the application is attempting to execute a statement that is not allowed within a transaction. This can cause the application to fail, as the transaction will not be able to complete. It can also lead to data inconsistency, as the transaction may not be able to commit the changes it has made. This can lead to data loss or corruption, as the changes may not be saved.

How To Fix

1. mysql> SHOW VARIABLES LIKE 'max_connections';
+-----------------+-------+
| Variable_name | Value |
+-----------------+-------+
| max_connections | 50 |
+-----------------+-------+
1 row in set (0.00 sec)This command will show the current value of the max_connections variable.2. mysql> SET GLOBAL max_connections = 100;
Query OK, 0 rows affected (0.00 sec)This command will set the max_connections variable to 100.3. mysql> SHOW VARIABLES LIKE 'max_connections';
+-----------------+-------+
| Variable_name | Value |
+-----------------+-------+
| max_connections | 100 |
+-----------------+-------+
1 row in set (0.00 sec)This command will show the new value of the max_connections variable.4. Restart the MySQL server.5. Use an automated database observability tool to monitor and fix the MySQL 1179 in question. Automated database observability tools can help identify and diagnose issues quickly, as well as provide real-time insights into the performance of the database. This can help to ensure that any issues are addressed quickly and efficiently.

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