Problem with DATETIME column in MySQL

I have a table with a column defined as follows: 
`Listing_Date` datetime DEFAULT NULL,

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Running the following queries return results normally: 
select count(*) from caselaw.cases;
select count(*) from caselaw.cases where Listing_Date = '0000-00-00 00:00:00';

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However, 
update caselaw.cases set Listing_Date = null where Listing_Date = '0000-00-00 00:00:00';

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returns the following error:
Error Code: 1292. Incorrect datetime value: '0000-00-00 00:00:00' for column 'Listing_Date' at row 1
How can I get rid of the '0000-00-00 00:00:00' values?
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William NettmannPHP Web DeveloperAsked:
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Manuel Marienne-DuchêneITMCommented:
In myssql doc the limit date is

'1000-01-01 00:00:00' to '9999-12-31 23:59:59'.

http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.7/en/datetime.html
William NettmannPHP Web DeveloperAuthor Commented:
Thanks, Manumd - that is obviously why I have a problem.

Now, I need to find a way to fix it.
William NettmannPHP Web DeveloperAuthor Commented:
Found a workaround:

Add 
[mysqld]
sql_mode =

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tp the MySQL configuration file, which disables "strict mode", and the update can be done.

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William NettmannPHP Web DeveloperAuthor Commented:
I found my own answer.
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