Error 2053 occurs when client code tries to fetch rows from a prepared statement that did not generate a result set.
MySQL Error 2053: CR_NO_RESULT_SET appears when your client tries to read a row even though the executed statement returned no result set. Verify the statement type, call mysql_stmt_store_result or mysql_stmt_result_metadata, and guard fetch calls to resolve the issue.
Attempt to read a row while there is no result set associated with the statement
Error 2053 signals that the client attempted mysql_stmt_fetch or similar while the current prepared statement has no result set.
MySQL’s C API raises this client-side error to prevent access to non-existent data.
The condition commonly emerges in multi-statement workflows, stored procedure calls, or when developers forget that INSERT, UPDATE, or DELETE operations do not create result sets.
Calling mysql_stmt_fetch after executing a non-SELECT statement triggers the error immediately because no rows are buffered for retrieval.
Stored procedures that optionally return a result set can leave the client in a state where the first result is empty, confusing fetch logic.
Mixing mysql_stmt_execute with mysql_stmt_next_result without checking mysql_stmt_more_results can cause premature fetch attempts.
Check the statement type before fetching.
If the SQL is not expected to return rows, skip fetch calls entirely.
After stored-procedure calls, loop through available result sets using mysql_stmt_more_results and mysql_stmt_next_result to position the cursor correctly.
Always call mysql_stmt_result_metadata or mysql_stmt_store_result and verify that the pointer is not NULL before any fetch.
INSERT followed by erroneous fetch - remove the fetch or separate write and read operations.
CALL procedure_that_may_return_rows() - guard with metadata check; only fetch when metadata is present.
Batch execution in Galaxy SQL editor - enable statement-type hints so Galaxy highlights when a fetch is unnecessary.
Separate write and read code paths, ensuring fetch logic executes only for SELECT statements.
Use mysql_stmt_result_metadata as a gatekeeper: NULL means no result set, non-NULL means safe to fetch.
In Galaxy, enable lint rules that flag fetch calls after DML statements to prevent the error during development.
CR_COMMANDS_OUT_OF_SYNC (2014) - occurs when API calls are made in an improper sequence; fix by completing or resetting statements.
CR_NO_STMT_METADATA (2054) - happens when metadata is requested but unavailable; verify statement type and call mysql_stmt_execute first.
CR_SERVER_LOST (2013) - connection dropped during operation; inspect network stability or server timeout settings.
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No, the SQL may have executed successfully. The error only indicates that the client tried to fetch rows when no rows exist.
Ignoring it hides a logic bug. Always adjust your code so fetch calls run only when a result set is present.
Not by itself. You must still consume or skip each result set in order before fetching.
Galaxy’s lint engine highlights fetch calls after non-SELECT queries and provides AI suggestions to restructure code safely.
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