MySQL Error 1146: Table Doesn't Exist

INSERTs ran before the table was created — an ordering problem, usually from importing split chunks out of sequence.

Common causes

• Split chunks imported in the wrong order
• Foreign keys referencing not-yet-created tables
• Table name casing differences across operating systems

Best fixes

• Import split files in their numbered order
• Wrap the import in SET FOREIGN_KEY_CHECKS = 0
• Set lower_case_table_names consistently on the target

Quick fix

Split the dump into smaller parts to reduce statement size and import time.

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