Memory sync fails with "attempt to write a readonly database" #34710
Description
Bug Report
Error:
memory sync failed (session-delta): Error: attempt to write a readonly database
Frequency: Multiple times per hour
Impact: Memory persistence may fail
Logs
- 16:01:04 - memory sync failed (watch)
- 16:19:56 - memory sync failed (session-delta)
- 16:34:58 - memory sync failed (session-delta)
- 16:38:48 - memory sync failed (session-delta)
- 16:41:04 - memory sync failed (session-delta) [5x]
Environment
- OpenClaw: Latest (2026.2.23+)
- Node: v22.22.0
- OS: Linux 6.8.0-94-generic (Docker)
Expected Behavior
Memory sync should complete without database errors.
Workaround
None found - errors continue but system remains functional.