Update query failing with error : 1175

Question

I am trying to update a table using the following query

update at_product A join
(
SELECT atbillfields.billeditemguid,count(*) AS numberOfPeopleBought
    ,s         


        

Answer 1

Have a look at:

http://justalittlebrain.wordpress.com/2010/09/15/you-are-using-safe-update-mode-and-you-tried-to-update-a-table-without-a-where-that-uses-a-key-column/

If you want to update without a where key you must execute

SET SQL_SAFE_UPDATES=0;

right before your query.

Another option is to rewrite your query o include a key.