MySQLMySQL 1064
MySQL 1064: You Have an Error in Your SQL Syntax
MySQL 1064 is the most common MySQL error and means the query contains invalid SQL syntax that the parser cannot understand. It is triggered at parse time, before any data is accessed.
Example Query
SELECT * FORM users WHERE id = 1;
Common Causes
- 1Typo in a keyword (e.g. FORM instead of FROM)
- 2Missing comma between column names in a SELECT or INSERT list
- 3Using a reserved word as an unquoted column or table name
How to Fix It
Check the character position MySQL reports in the error message — the problem is usually just before that point. Look for misspelled keywords, missing commas, or unquoted reserved words. Wrap reserved-word identifiers in backticks (e.g. `order`).
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