Error
Error Code:
1439
MariaDB Error 1439: Invalid Column Display Width
Description
This error signifies that a column definition in your SQL statement specifies a display width that is either out of range or not valid for its associated data type. It typically occurs during table creation (CREATE TABLE) or modification (ALTER TABLE) operations.
Error Message
Display width out of range for column '%s' (max = %lu)
Known Causes
3 known causesData Type Display Width Limit Exceeded
The specified display width for a column surpasses the maximum allowed for its declared data type (e.g., TINYINT, SMALLINT, INT, VARCHAR).
Invalid Display Width Value
An attempt was made to define a column with a display width that is not a valid positive integer or is otherwise syntactically incorrect.
Inappropriate Use of Display Width
Applying a display width to a data type (e.g., DATE, DATETIME, or certain numeric types) where it is either not applicable or implicitly defined.
Solutions
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General Troubleshooting Tips
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