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  1. MariaDB Server
  2. MDEV-40095

Server doesn't start if system triggers not loaded (if cannot open mysql.event)

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    • Bug
    • Status: Closed (View Workflow)
    • Critical
    • Resolution: Fixed
    • N/A
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    • Triggers
    • None
    • Can result in unexpected behaviour
    • Q4/2026 Server Maintenance

    Description

      drop table mysql.event;
      		 
      --source include/restart_mysqld.inc
      		 
      select 1;


      2026-06-17 17:35:50 0 [ERROR] Cannot open mysql.event
      		 
      2026-06-17 17:35:50 0 [ERROR] mariadbd: Event Scheduler: An error occurred when initializing system tables. Disabling the Event Scheduler.
      		 
      2026-06-17 17:35:50 0 [ERROR] mariadbd: An error occurred when loading data from the table mysql.event. System triggers not loaded
      		 
      2026-06-17 17:35:50 0 [ERROR] Aborting

      regression vs e.g 12.3, server starts up there, just prints the error in log and proceeds

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          New Feature - A new feature of the product, which has yet to be developed. MDEV-30645 CREATE TRIGGER FOR { STARTUP | SHUTDOWN }

          • Critical - Crashes, loss of data, severe memory leak.
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