MySQL 120

This error indicates that the target table of an UPDATE statement is not updatable. It is a MySQL error code 120.

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How It Affects Your App

MySQL 120 is an error that occurs when an application attempts to update a table that is not updatable. This error can have a significant impact on an application, as it prevents the application from performing the desired update. This can lead to data inconsistencies, as the application will not be able to update the table with the desired information. Additionally, this error can lead to decreased performance, as the application will be unable to complete the update in a timely manner. Finally, this error can lead to user frustration, as the application will not be able to complete the desired task.

How To Fix

1. Check the error log for the MySQL 120 instance to identify the root cause of the issue.

$ sudo tail -f /var/log/mysql/error.log

2. Check the configuration of the MySQL 120 instance to identify any misconfigurations.

$ sudo cat /etc/mysql/my.cnf

3. Check the system resources of the MySQL 120 instance to identify any resource constraints.

$ sudo top

4. Check the status of the MySQL 120 instance to identify any issues with the service.

$ sudo service mysql status

5. Restart the MySQL 120 instance to apply any configuration changes.

$ sudo service mysql restart

6. Use an automated database observability tool to monitor and fix the MySQL 120 instance. Automated database observability tools can provide real-time insights into the performance and health of the MySQL 120 instance, allowing for quick and easy identification and resolution of any issues.

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