Error Code 1451 occurs in MySQL when trying to delete a record that's still being referenced by a foreign key in another table. To resolve this:
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Check Foreign Key Constraints: Inspect the foreign key relationships using
SHOW CREATE TABLEandinformation_schema.KEY_COLUMN_USAGE. -
Delete or Update Dependent Records: Before deleting the parent record, remove or update any dependent records in the child table using commands like
DELETEorUPDATE. -
Use
CASCADE: Modify the foreign key to includeON DELETE CASCADEorON UPDATE CASCADE, which automatically deletes or updates dependent records when the parent changes. -
Remove Orphaned Data: Identify and delete orphaned child records that no longer reference a parent, ensuring referential integrity.
These steps should help you resolve the error.