MySQL 1148: Command not permitted.

What is MySQL 1148: Command not permitted.

When encountering the error 1148: "The used command is not allowed with this MySQL version," it typically relates to importing data into MySQL using the `LOAD DATA INFILE` statement. Immediate actions to take are as follows:

Enable Local Data Infile: Check if the `local_infile` variable is set to `ON` in your MySQL server. You can do this by running the following command in your MySQL client:

SHOW GLOBAL VARIABLES LIKE 'local_infile'; - If the result is `OFF`, you need to enable it by running:SET GLOBAL local_infile = 1;

Check MySQL Client Configuration: If you are using the MySQL command-line client, ensure you start it with the `--local-infile` option. For example:

mysql --local-infile=1 -u username -p

Check Your MySQL User Privileges: Ensure your MySQL user has the `FILE` privilege. You can check your privileges by running:

SHOW GRANTS FOR CURRENT_USER; - If you do not see the `FILE` privilege, and you have the necessary permissions, grant it using:GRANT FILE ON . TO 'yourusername'@'yourhost'; FLUSH PRIVILEGES;

Adjust Your MySQL Configuration File: If possible, edit your MySQL server's configuration file (`my.cnf` or `my.ini`, typically located in `/etc/mysql/` on Linux or `C:\ProgramData\MySQL\MySQL Server x.x\` on Windows). Add or uncomment the following line under the `[mysqld]` section:

local-infile=1 Then, restart the MySQL service for the changes to take effect.

Verify Client and Server Versions: Ensure that both your MySQL client and server versions are compatible and support the `LOAD DATA INFILE` command.

Alternative Method: As a workaround, if enabling local file loading is not an option due to security policies or other reasons, consider using other data import methods such as `mysqlimport` tool or inserting data through `INSERT` statements.

Remember to assess the security implications of enabling local file loading, as it can potentially expose sensitive server files to unauthorized access.