What are the potential consequences of placing session_start() incorrectly in a PHP script?

Placing session_start() incorrectly in a PHP script can lead to errors such as headers already sent or session data not being saved properly. To avoid these issues, session_start() should be called at the beginning of the script before any output is sent to the browser.

<?php
// Correct placement of session_start()
session_start();

// Rest of the PHP script
?>