restrictions-swap-move-partition-tables.md

The following restrictions apply to the source and target tables:

  • If the source and target partitions are in different storage tiers, Vertica returns a warning but the operation proceeds. The partitions remain in their existing storage tier.

  • The target table cannot be immutable.

  • The following tables cannot be used as sources or targets:

    • Temporary tables

    • Virtual tables

    • System tables

    • External tables