Common SQL Errors

MySQL Error 1584: ER_WRONG_PARAMETERS_TO_STORED_FCT - How to Fix Incorrect Parameters to Stored Function

Galaxy Team
August 7, 2025

<p>Error 1584 indicates that the parameters supplied to a stored function do not match its definition.</p>

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What is MySQL error code 1584?

<p>MySQL Error 1584: ER_WRONG_PARAMETERS_TO_STORED_FCT occurs when the argument list used in a stored function call differs in number, order, or type from the function signature. Check the function definition, adjust the CALL or SELECT argument list, and retry the query to resolve the problem.</p>

Error Highlights

Typical Error Message

Incorrect parameters in the call to stored function %s

Error Type

Execution Error

Language

MySQL

Symbol

ER_WRONG_PARAMETERS_TO_STORED_FCT

Error Code

1584

SQL State

42000

Explanation

Table of Contents

What does MySQL Error 1584 mean?

MySQL Error 1584 (SQLSTATE 42000) signals that the parameters sent to a stored function do not match the function definition. Mismatches include wrong count, order, data type, length, or missing IN/OUT qualifiers, so MySQL aborts the call.

When do you see it?

The error appears during compilation of a CALL or SELECT statement, inside prepared statements, during procedure execution, or while creating a view that invokes the function with incompatible arguments.

Why fix it quickly?

Unresolved parameter mismatches block queries, break application logic, and can halt deployments. Rapid fixes restore functionality and avoid cascading timeout errors.

What Causes This Error?

Root triggers include extra or missing arguments, implicit type conversions that fail with strict SQL_MODE, different collations, or referencing renamed parameters after a schema change.

How to Fix MySQL Error 1584

Locate the stored function definition with SHOW CREATE FUNCTION, compare each argument, adjust the calling statement, or alter the function. Re-test in a transaction to confirm the fix.

Common Scenarios and Solutions

Applications that upgraded to STRICT mode need explicit casts. Migration scripts that reordered parameters require updating every stored call. CI pipelines should include unit tests that run CALLs with sample data.

Best Practices to Avoid This Error

Use named parameters in code generators, version functions in Git, validate calls during code review, and rely on Galaxy’s inline linting to flag mismatches before execution.

Related Errors and Solutions

Errors 1414, 1415, and 1318 often surface when argument lists cross between procedures and functions. Their fixes follow similar compare-and-align steps.

Common Causes

Mismatched parameter count

Supplying fewer or more arguments than the function definition immediately triggers Error 1584.

Incorrect data types

Passing VARCHAR where INT is expected or vice versa fails when strict SQL_MODE is active.

NULL passed to NOT NULL parameter

A NOT NULL parameter receiving NULL violates the definition and raises the error.

Schema or function refactor

Renaming or reordering parameters without updating every call site leaves old code calling the new signature.

Related Errors

MySQL Error 1414: ER_BAD_NULL_ERROR

Raised when a NOT NULL parameter receives NULL, often adjacent to 1584.

MySQL Error 1415: ER_SP_BADARGTYPE

Occurs when an argument type is illegal for the procedure or function.

MySQL Error 1318: ER_WRONG_ARGUMENTS

Reported when arguments for a function are incorrect in general, especially for UDFs.

FAQs

Can I ignore Error 1584 if the function seems to work?

No. Ignoring the error prevents the query from running and can mask deeper schema drift issues.

Does parameter order matter in MySQL functions?

Yes. MySQL matches by position, not by name, so order must be exact.

Will CAST fix every mismatch?

CAST resolves type issues but not wrong counts. Always verify argument quantity first.

How does Galaxy help?

Galaxy’s editor inspects the function signature in real time and highlights calls with wrong argument lists before execution.

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