Error
Error Code:
1416
MySQL Error 1416: Invalid Geometry Data
Description
MySQL Error 1416 indicates that the database server was unable to parse or interpret the spatial data provided for a `GEOMETRY` field. This typically occurs when inserting or updating records with malformed, syntactically incorrect, or semantically invalid geometric data.
Error Message
Cannot get geometry object from data you send to the GEOMETRY field
Known Causes
3 known causesMalformed WKT/WKB String
The Well-Known Text (WKT) or Well-Known Binary (WKB) string supplied for the geometry field contains syntax errors or is not properly formatted according to OGC standards.
Incorrect Geometry Type Input
The data provided represents a geometry type that is incompatible with the specific geometry column's definition (e.g., trying to insert a `POINT` into a `LINESTRING` column).
Semantically Invalid Geometry
While syntactically correct, the geometry itself is invalid (e.g., a `POLYGON` that is not closed or self-intersects, or a `LINESTRING` with fewer than two points).
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