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Error 1064 signals a SQL syntax mistake that stops MySQL from parsing and executing the statement.
MySQL Error 1064 is a syntax error raised when MySQL’s parser encounters an invalid or misplaced token. Review the query, check reserved words, quoting, and version-specific syntax, then correct the statement and rerun it to resolve the issue.
ERROR 1064 (42000): You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near '…' at line 1
MySQL Error 1064 appears when the parser cannot interpret a SQL statement. The engine stops and returns the message instead of executing the query.The error reports the SQLSTATE 42000 (syntax error) and pinpoints the token and line that caused the failure, allowing you to debug quickly.
Invalid keywords, missing commas, or unmatched quotes break MySQL’s grammar rules, triggering Error 1064 immediately.Version-specific features such as JSON_TABLE used in an older MySQL release also raise the error because the parser does not recognize the clause.
Read the error text first; MySQL tells you the exact character offset of the fault. Copy the query into Galaxy or any SQL editor with syntax highlighting to locate the red token quickly.Correct the offending element—add missing delimiters, rename reserved words, or rewrite the clause—then execute again. The error disappears once the statement follows MySQL grammar.
Reserved Keyword Collision: Rename columns like order to order_id or wrap them in back-ticks to avoid parser confusion.Copy-Pasted Code: Hidden characters from word processors break queries. Paste as plain text or retype the snippet.
Run queries in a modern editor such as Galaxy that highlights syntax errors before execution. Enable linting rules and strict SQL mode to surface issues during development.Keep the server upgraded; newer versions offer clearer diagnostics and broader syntax support, reducing false positives.
ERROR 1054 (42S22) means an unknown column—not a syntax fault but often appears together when names are mistyped.ERROR 1146 (42S02) reports a missing table. Fix by creating or renaming the referenced table before rerunning the query.
• Using a reserved keyword as an identifier without quoting.
• Omitting commas, parentheses, or semicolons between clauses.
• Mismatched single or double quotation marks around strings.
• Employing features unsupported by the running MySQL version.
• Copy-pasting SQL from word processors that insert non-ASCII characters.
ERROR 1054 – Unknown column in field list.ERROR 1146 – Table doesn’t exist.ERROR 1364 – Field doesn’t have a default value.ERROR 1406 – Data too long for column.
Yes. The 42000 SQLSTATE specifically flags a statement that violates MySQL grammar rules.
Only if the query builder inserts syntax unsupported by the server version. Upgrade both client and server to align features.
Enabling ANSI_QUOTES allows double quotes around identifiers, but it does not fix other syntax issues.
Galaxy’s AI copilot validates syntax in real time, flags reserved words, and suggests corrections before you hit run.
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