Problem #

You see the following error while attempting to create a dataabase backup for your WHMCS installation:

Table 'xxx' doesn't exist when using LOCK TABLES

Cause #

The named table (xxx) has crashed or is corrupted.

Solution #

Run a MySQL® repair operation. You can repair tables using the cPanel MySQL Databases feature or using a tool like phpMyAdmin.

Last modified: 2025 March 28