Error
Error Code:
3020
MySQL Error 3020: Logarithm Invalid Argument
Description
This error signifies that a logarithmic function (e.g., LOG(), LN()) in MySQL was invoked with an invalid argument. Logarithm functions mathematically require an argument strictly greater than zero; providing zero or a negative number will result in this error.
Error Message
Invalid argument for logarithm
Known Causes
3 known causesNon-Positive Argument
Attempting to compute the logarithm of zero or a negative number, which is mathematically undefined.
Implicit Type Conversion
A non-numeric value or string is implicitly converted to 0, which then serves as an invalid argument for a logarithm function.
Preceding Arithmetic Result
An earlier calculation within the same expression produced a zero or negative number, which was subsequently passed as an argument to the logarithm function.
Solutions
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General Troubleshooting Tips
- Check the error message carefully for specific details
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- Search for the exact error code in the official documentation
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