Error
Error Code:
3592
MySQL Error 3592: Legacy Window Function Syntax
Description
MySQL Error 3592 occurs when a window function's ORDER BY or PARTITION BY clause attempts to use numeric positional references for columns (e.g., ORDER BY 1, 2). This legacy syntax is no longer supported in modern MySQL versions (8.0+), requiring explicit column names or expressions instead. The error indicates an invalid definition within a window clause.
Error Message
Window '%s': ORDER BY or PARTITION BY uses legacy position indication which is not supported, use expression.
Known Causes
3 known causesPositional ORDER BY in Window Function
The ORDER BY clause within a window function (e.g., `OVER (ORDER BY 1)`) specifies columns by their numeric position in the SELECT list, which is deprecated.
Positional PARTITION BY in Window Function
The PARTITION BY clause within a window function (e.g., `OVER (PARTITION BY 2)`) specifies columns by their numeric position, which is no longer supported.
Migration of Legacy SQL Code
Executing SQL scripts or queries written for older database versions that permitted positional column references within window function definitions.
Solutions
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