mysql workbench can't write to sql history file

I'm running mysql workbench on my local machine, connected to a remote sql server. I am able to apply changes to the database, however, I see this error every time I apply a change I can't seem to find any help online regarding this error, so I can't provide any more details Error: There was an error while applying the SQL script to the database. and in the message log ERROR: Can't write to SQL history file