Error
Error Code:
3038
MySQL Error 3038: Empty Geometry Input
Description
This error indicates that a spatial function was called with geometry data that contains no actual points, lines, or polygons. It typically occurs when attempting to perform operations on an empty or malformed spatial object, preventing the function from executing correctly.
Error Message
The geometry has no data in function %s.
Known Causes
3 known causesEmpty Geometry Object
A spatial data type (e.g., POINT, LINESTRING, POLYGON) was initialized or passed to a function without any coordinate data.
Invalid Data Input
Data inserted into a geometry column might have resulted in an empty geometry due to incorrect formatting or parsing issues.
Result of Prior Spatial Operation
A previous spatial function or query might have produced an empty geometry as a result, which was then used as input for a subsequent operation.
Solutions
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