This MySQL client error occurs when data being sent or received doesn't fit the target column's type or size constraints. It commonly appears during INSERT/UPDATE operations or when fetching prepared statement results.
CR_DATA_TRUNCATED (error 2032) is a MySQL client error indicating that data was truncated during transmission or storage. This happens when the MySQL client detects that data being inserted, updated, or fetched doesn't match the column's defined constraints. The error can occur in two main scenarios: during write operations (INSERT/UPDATE) when the data exceeds column size limits or doesn't match the expected type, and during read operations when fetching prepared statement results into buffers that are too small to hold the actual data. Unlike server-side truncation warnings (like error 1265), this is a client-side error that indicates the MySQL client library detected the truncation before or during data transfer. When truncation reporting is enabled (the default), the client will flag this condition to prevent silent data loss.
First, identify which column is causing the truncation. Examine your table schema:
DESCRIBE your_table_name;
-- or
SHOW CREATE TABLE your_table_name;Compare the column data types and lengths with the actual data you're trying to insert. Look for VARCHAR lengths, TEXT type limits, and numeric type ranges.
Set strict mode to get more detailed information about truncation:
SET sql_mode = 'STRICT_TRANS_TABLES';Then retry your query. This will provide more specific error messages about which column and what data is being truncated.
If the data is legitimate and should be stored, modify the column definition:
-- Increase VARCHAR length
ALTER TABLE your_table MODIFY column_name VARCHAR(255);
-- Change TEXT to MEDIUMTEXT (up to 16MB)
ALTER TABLE your_table MODIFY column_name MEDIUMTEXT;
-- Change to LONGTEXT (up to 4GB)
ALTER TABLE your_table MODIFY column_name LONGTEXT;
-- Increase numeric precision
ALTER TABLE your_table MODIFY price_column DECIMAL(10,2);Choose the appropriate type based on your actual data requirements.
If you need to keep the current schema, validate and trim data in your application:
// JavaScript/Node.js example
const maxLength = 100;
const trimmedValue = longString.substring(0, maxLength);
// Or validate before insert
if (value.length > maxLength) {
throw new Error(`Value exceeds maximum length of ${maxLength}`);
}# Python example
max_length = 100
trimmed_value = long_string[:max_length]
# Validate
if len(value) > max_length:
raise ValueError(f"Value exceeds maximum length of {max_length}")If you're using the MySQL C API with prepared statements, ensure your result buffers are properly sized:
// Check for truncation after fetch
int status = mysql_stmt_fetch(stmt);
if (status == MYSQL_DATA_TRUNCATED) {
// Check which columns were truncated
for (int i = 0; i < field_count; i++) {
if (bind[i].error) {
// Reallocate buffer and refetch
// Or handle the truncation appropriately
}
}
}You can disable truncation reporting if you intentionally want to truncate:
bool report = false;
mysql_options(mysql, MYSQL_REPORT_DATA_TRUNCATION, &report);If the error occurs with empty values, check if you should be using NULL:
-- Instead of inserting empty strings
INSERT INTO table (column) VALUES ('');
-- Use NULL for nullable columns
INSERT INTO table (column) VALUES (NULL);
-- Or omit the column in INSERT
INSERT INTO table (other_column) VALUES ('value');Character Set Considerations: Truncation can occur due to character set mismatches between client and server. A string that fits in 100 characters might exceed 100 bytes when encoded in UTF-8 (up to 4 bytes per character). Always set matching character sets:
SET NAMES utf8mb4;
ALTER TABLE table_name CONVERT TO CHARACTER SET utf8mb4 COLLATE utf8mb4_unicode_ci;Performance Impact of Large TEXT Fields: While upgrading to MEDIUMTEXT or LONGTEXT solves truncation, it can impact performance. MySQL stores TEXT columns off-page, and larger TEXT types increase memory usage. Consider whether you really need to store large data in the database, or if object storage (S3, etc.) with a URL reference would be better.
Strict Mode Behavior: In non-strict SQL mode, MySQL may silently truncate data and only issue a warning. In STRICT_TRANS_TABLES mode, it will reject the operation with an error. Always use strict mode in development to catch data integrity issues early.
Prepared Statement Truncation Detection: The MYSQL_REPORT_DATA_TRUNCATION option (enabled by default) causes the client to check the error member of MYSQL_BIND structures after each fetch. This adds a small performance overhead but prevents silent data loss. Only disable it if you're certain truncation is acceptable for your use case.
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