Error
Error Code: 3562

MySQL Error 3562: Invalid Option Argument Termination

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Description

This server error indicates that a string provided as an 'options' argument to a MySQL function contains an unexpected or disallowed character at its very end. It typically occurs when parsing configuration strings or function parameters that are expected to conform to a specific format.
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Error Message

The options argument in function %s ends with the invalid character '%c'.
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Known Causes

4 known causes
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Malformed String Literal
A string literal used as an options argument contains an unescaped or unintended character at its end, violating the expected syntax.
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Incorrect String Concatenation
When dynamically building an options string in an application, a programming error might introduce an invalid trailing character.
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Trailing Whitespace or Control Character
An invisible whitespace or control character might be inadvertently appended to the options argument string.
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Encoding/Character Set Mismatch
Encoding issues might cause the last character of an options string to be misinterpreted as an invalid single byte.
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Solutions

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Detailed 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
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