- Identify the exact SQL statement that caused the error 1064 by checking the application logs or the error message details.
- Copy the problematic SQL query for analysis.
- Use an online SQL validator or formatter tool to check for syntax errors in the copied SQL query.
- Look for common syntax issues within the query such as:
- Missing or misplaced commas, quotes, parentheses, or semicolons.
- Incorrectly spelled SQL keywords.
- Using reserved words as identifiers without backticks.
- If the error points to a specific line or part of the query, focus your investigation on that area.
- Simplify the query by removing parts of it until the error goes away. This can help identify the exact part of the query causing the issue.
- Once identified, correct the syntax error in the query.
- Run the corrected SQL query directly in the MySQL command-line interface or through a MySQL management tool like phpMyAdmin to confirm the issue is resolved. Use the following command format in the MySQL CLI:
USE your
database
name;
-- Paste your corrected SQL query here and run it
9. Monitor the application for any recurrence of the error.