Have searched a little more on this issue. The problem described typically comes from the mysql server having the mode: NO_AUTO_VALUE_ON_ZERO set. Review of the settings appears possible through direction offered on the following mysql page: http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.7/..._value_on_zero

Specifically through a query such as:

Code:
SELECT @@GLOBAL.sql_mode;
SELECT @@SESSION.sql_mode;
Would have to work with the hosting company about disabling the above mode either globally or for you.