Error
Error Code:
1065
MySQL Error 1065: Empty SQL Query Sent
Description
Error 1065, 'Query was empty', indicates that the MySQL server received a request to execute an SQL statement, but the statement provided was entirely blank or contained only whitespace. This prevents the server from performing any operation as there's no valid query to process.
Error Message
Query was empty
Known Causes
4 known causesEmpty Query from Application
An application or script might be sending an empty string as an SQL query due to a bug or incorrect variable handling.
Blank Query in Client Tool
Users of command-line clients or GUI tools might inadvertently execute an empty line or a statement consisting only of whitespace.
Malformed Query Generation
A query builder or ORM might be constructing a query incorrectly, resulting in an empty string being sent to the database.
Incorrect Script Logic
A shell script or batch file might attempt to execute an empty command against MySQL due to an unset variable or conditional logic error.
Solutions
Coming SoonDetailed step-by-step solutions for this error are being prepared. In the meantime, try these general troubleshooting tips:
General Troubleshooting Tips
- Check the error message carefully for specific details
- Review recent changes that might have caused the error
- Search for the exact error code in the official documentation
- Check log files for additional context
- Try restarting the application or service