Syntax Error

What This Error Means

This error occurs when SQL interpreter encounters a syntax error in the query, specifically when trying to execute a query without specifying a SELECT or VALUES clause.

Why It Happens

This error often happens when a developer forgets to specify a SELECT or VALUES clause after the FROM keyword, causing the SQL interpreter to raise a syntax error. This can be due to a copy-paste error, a misplaced keyword, or a misunderstanding of SQL syntax.

How to Fix It

1. 1To fix this error, ensure that you have specified a SELECT or VALUES clause after the FROM keyword. For example, if you want to select all columns from a table, use the following query: SELECT * FROM table_name. If you want to insert a new value into a table, use the following query: INSERT INTO table_name (column1, column2) VALUES ('value1', 'value2').

Example Code Solution

SELECT * FROM table_name
FROM another_table;

SELECT * FROM table_name
FROM another_table
UNION ALL
SELECT * FROM another_table;