I need to run this query but I get an error:
UPDATE wp_usermeta
SET meta_value = "a:1:{s:16:\"client_special\";b:1;}"
WHERE user_id = "1009";
But I get this error:
You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that
corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use
near 'UPDATE wp_usermeta
SET meta_value = "a:1:{s:16:\"cliente_especial\";b:1;}" W' at line 1
It is ok for me, I escaped the " with \ character.
As you discovered, and as my comment alluded, non-printing or hidden characters in your SQL statement can lead to unexpected syntax errors.
When confronted with what appears to be ludicrous messages, I find carefully retyping the statement into a different program helps decide whether it is a hidden character issue or a legitimate syntax issue.
It is the act of careful retyping that sanitizes the statement and rules out the non-printing characters. More than once I've done this and I imagine I will continue to do this for the rest of my career!
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select b1.blog_id, blog_name, blog_desc, b1.blog_date, blog_author, blog_img, ifnull(count(blog_cmt),0) AS blog_cmt
from blog b1, user_blog b2"
I got a error in this:
Error Code: 1064. You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near '"' at line 1
Error #1064 means that MySQL can't understand your command. To fix it:
Read the error message. It tells you exactly where in your command
MySQL got confused.
Check the manual. By comparing against what MySQL
expected at that point, the problem is often obvious.
Check for reserved words. If the error occurred on an object identifier, check
that it isn't a reserved word (and, if it is, ensure that it's
properly quoted).
You need to remove the quotes at the end and run your query. Looks like there is a typo, you intended a ; instead.
select b1.blog_id, blog_name, blog_desc, b1.blog_date, blog_author, blog_img, ifnull(count(blog_cmt),0) AS blog_cmt
from blog b1, user_blog b2;
I am using a portal system on my website and modified the ASP code heavily.
Since the website is growing, I want to migrate from MS Acces to MySQL.
Now, I think the portal I'm using (and some code I inputted) aren't MySQL compatable, because when I switch to the MySQL database, I get the following error.
Microsoft OLE DB Provider for ODBC Drivers error '80040e14'
[MySQL][ODBC 5.1 Driver][mysqld-5.1.55-community]You have an error in
your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL
server version for the right syntax to use near '[EzModuleID],
[ModName] From EzCore_Plugin Where IsModActive='1'' at line 1
[website]\WWWROOT\BOXX\INCLUDES../../includes/include.asp, line 3736
The SQL string regarding this line is the following:
Select [EzModuleID], [ModName] From EzCore_Plugin Where [IsModActive] = 1;
Im new to MySQL and I can't find why this is giving an error.
I've tried the quote's around 1, removing [], removing the space..
I think that when I figure out why this is causing an error, I can continue modifying the rest to make the website work on mysql.
Lose the square brackets
(I might as well post this as the answer rather than a comment)
In MySQL column and table names can be escaped with the backtick character ` or if the ANSI SQL mode is enabled with double quotes ".
Your WHERE clause (according to the error message) is Where IsModActive='1'. This works if IsModActive is a text column. If it is numeric, drop the single quotes. If IsModActive is a Boolean, change the clause to Where IsModActive IS true.
See: is operator
I am learning Php/MySQL from online tutorials (not that I expect you to watch it, but as a reference: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJ3tDQfJt4k)
I am using MySQL 5.5.27 through phpMyAdmin 3.5.2.2
In the tutorial, this code is given (and works):
INSERT INTO 'posts' ('title', 'contents') VALUES('this is the first post', 'Yes it is.')
However, I receive this error message:
"#1064 - You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use..."
This syntax (which I found through trial and error) works for me:
INSERT INTO posts (title, contents) VALUES('this is the first post', 'Yes it is.')
I would like someone to explain why this is the case, and how to identify correct syntax - or to be linked to some documentation which would make this distinction comprehensible for a beginner. (I am unlikely to be able to follow the manual at this point in my learning.) Thanks for any help you can provide.
MySQL identifiers (column and table names) are optionally encased by backticks "`", not single quotes. The video is a little blurry and I can see why you would mistake them.
Try:
INSERT INTO `posts` (`title`, `contents`) VALUES('this is the first post', 'Yes it is.')
By default, identifiers can be escaped with backquotes, not single quotes. The default condition is due to the sql_mode mysqld starts with.
You could use double quotes if you configure ANSI_QUOTES for the sql_mode.
I wrote about this in the DBA StackExchange : How to convert MySQL Keyword to normal column
I'm trying to search and replace in MYSQL but get an error. I'm quessing it's because of the "http://"
Anyone got any suggestions when trying replace this type of thing?
Code entered:
update movies_news set select_page = replace(select_page, ‘http://movie’, ‘http://www.movie’);
But it throws the following error:
#1064 - You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near '://movie’, ‘http://www.movie’)' at line 1
Posting so it can be accepted:
update movies_news set select_page = replace(select_page, ‘http://movie’, ‘http://www.movie’);
contains smart quotes, which are not interpreted as normal single quotes, thus the syntax error. It should instead be
update movies_news set select_page = replace(select_page, 'http://movie', 'http://www.movie');
In general, be really careful about copying code to and from 'smart' text editors (Microsoft Word, etc)
I am trying to update a field in my table and I keep getting this syntax error.
global $conn, $strTableName;
db_exec("UPDATE equipment SET EContractNum = " . $_SESSION[$strTableName."_masterkey1"] . " WHERE EContractNum = " . $values['EContractNum'], $conn);
Here is the error:
Error type: 256 Error Description: You have an error in your SQL
syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MYSQL server version
for the right syntax to use near 'WHERE econtractnum=35867111' at line
1
I have looked at several searchs that are similair to mine but I cannot figure out what I am doing wrong. I am fairly new at this so it is probably something simple. I just cant seem to make it work. Thanks for any help.
$_SESSION[$strTableName."_masterkey1"] is probably empty, or a string that needs to be quoted.
Also, don't put the raw values of variables into queries like that. Use a framework or prepared statements. It's good for security and it would also prevent this kind of error (well, it'd turn it into a different kind of error, at least).