Error
Error Code:
88
MySQL Error 88: Shift Character Out of Range
Description
This error indicates that MySQL encountered a character value during an operation (like conversion or comparison) that falls outside the permissible range for the character set or collation in use. It often occurs when handling multi-byte characters incorrectly or due to character set mismatches.
Error Message
Shift character out of range: %s.
Known Causes
4 known causesMismatched Character Sets
The character sets or collations used for different database components (e.g., database, table, column) or the connection are incompatible, leading to conversion errors.
Invalid Multi-byte Data
The data being processed contains malformed or incomplete multi-byte character sequences that MySQL cannot correctly interpret within the defined character set.
Incorrect Client Encoding
The client application's character set encoding does not match the server's or database's expected encoding, causing data corruption during transmission.
Data Truncation Issues
Character data is truncated during insertion or conversion, resulting in incomplete multi-byte characters that MySQL then deems out of range.
Solutions
Coming SoonDetailed step-by-step solutions for this error are being prepared. In the meantime, try these general troubleshooting tips:
General Troubleshooting Tips
- Check the error message carefully for specific details
- Review recent changes that might have caused the error
- Search for the exact error code in the official documentation
- Check log files for additional context
- Try restarting the application or service