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How to resolve Database related build issues?

Issue AA general error or warning is generated during the database build process.

Option 1Repair the database tables in question.
For a full overview see this article.

Option 2Switch database build Engines
By default the process used to build the database is MySQLDump. On most hosting platformsthis process works without issues. In the event you run into issues with MySqlDump consider switching to PHP mode. Go to: WordPress Admin > Duplicator Lite/Pro > Settings >Packages Tab > SQL Mode > PHP Code


Issue BDuring the build a log message indicates a table does not exist in the database.

Common Error Messages

– Runtime error in database dump
– QUERY ERROR: Table ‘databasename.wp_sometable’ doesn’t exist in engine

Option 1Repair the database tables in question.
For a full overview see this article.

Option 2Enable a Table Filter
If you can identify the source of the issues such as a plugin then try to filter out all the plugin tables and also filter out the plugin directory when you build the package.This will typically be located at {your root}/wp-content/plugins/plugin_name/. Then on the destination system just install the plugin again. If this is not desirable you mightcontact the plugin author and ask them how to repair or reinitialize the table that is showing issues.

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