Error

Error Code: 1064

MySQL Error 1064: SQL Syntax Error Encountered

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Description

MySQL Error 1064 indicates a syntax error in your SQL statement. This means the database parser encountered an invalid sequence of characters, a misspelled keyword, or an incorrect command structure, preventing it from understanding and executing your query.

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Error Message

%s near '%s' at line %d

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Known Causes

4 known causes

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Misspelled Keywords or Commands

Using incorrect spelling for SQL keywords (e.g., 'SELCT' instead of 'SELECT') or commands, which MySQL cannot recognize.

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Missing or Incorrect Punctuation

Omitting essential punctuation like commas, parentheses, or single/double quotes, or using them in an invalid way.

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Using Reserved Words as Identifiers

Attempting to use MySQL reserved words (e.g., 'ORDER', 'GROUP') as table or column names without proper quoting.

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Incorrect Statement Structure

Constructing SQL statements or function calls with an invalid order of clauses, arguments, or improper nesting.

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Solutions

6 solutions available

1. Check for Typos Near Error Position easy

MySQL shows where the syntax error was detected

Look at the error message - it shows the problematic part

-- Error: ... near 'FORM users' at line 1
-- Wrong: SELECT * FORM users
-- Right: SELECT * FROM users

Common typos to check

-- FORM → FROM
-- WHRER → WHERE
-- VALEUS → VALUES
-- INSET → INSERT
-- UDPATE → UPDATE

2. Quote Reserved Words easy

Escape column/table names that are MySQL keywords

Use backticks for reserved words

-- Wrong: SELECT order, group FROM table
-- Right: SELECT `order`, `group` FROM `table`

Common reserved words that cause issues

-- order, group, key, index, table, column, 
-- user, name, status, type, value, date

3. Fix String Quoting easy

Use correct quotes for strings

Use single quotes for string values

-- Wrong: SELECT * FROM users WHERE name = "John"
-- Right: SELECT * FROM users WHERE name = 'John'

Escape single quotes inside strings

-- Wrong: WHERE name = 'O'Brien'
-- Right: WHERE name = 'O''Brien'
-- Also right: WHERE name = 'O\'Brien'

4. Fix Missing or Extra Commas easy

Check comma placement in lists

Check SELECT column list

-- Wrong: SELECT id name email FROM users
-- Right: SELECT id, name, email FROM users

-- Wrong: SELECT id, name, FROM users (trailing comma)
-- Right: SELECT id, name FROM users

Check INSERT VALUES

-- Wrong: INSERT INTO users VALUES (1 'John' 'john@test.com')
-- Right: INSERT INTO users VALUES (1, 'John', 'john@test.com')

5. Fix Parentheses Mismatch easy

Balance opening and closing parentheses

Count parentheses in complex queries

-- Wrong: SELECT * FROM users WHERE (status = 'active' AND (role = 'admin')
-- Right: SELECT * FROM users WHERE (status = 'active' AND (role = 'admin'))

Check subqueries

-- Wrong: SELECT * FROM (SELECT id FROM users
-- Right: SELECT * FROM (SELECT id FROM users) AS subquery

6. Check MySQL Version Compatibility medium

Some syntax only works in certain versions

Check your MySQL version

SELECT VERSION();

Common version-specific syntax

-- MySQL 8.0+ only:
-- Window functions: ROW_NUMBER() OVER (...)
-- Common Table Expressions: WITH cte AS (...)
-- JSON_TABLE()

-- MySQL 5.7+ only:
-- JSON functions: JSON_EXTRACT(), ->>

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