Briefly, this error occurs when Elasticsearch expects a single point data but receives multipoint data instead. This usually happens when you’re trying to index geospatial data. Elasticsearch differentiates between single point (like ‘geo_point’) and multipoint (like ‘geo_shape’) data types. To resolve this, ensure that the data type in your mapping matches the data you’re trying to index. If you’re dealing with multipoint data, use ‘geo_shape’. If it’s single point data, use ‘geo_point’. Also, check your data input to ensure it’s in the correct format.
This guide will help you check for common problems that cause the log ” multipoint data provided when single point data expected. ” to appear. To understand the issues related to this log, read the explanation below about the following Elasticsearch concepts: .
Log Context
Log “multipoint data provided when single point data expected.” class name is GeoShapeType.java. We extracted the following from Elasticsearch source code for those seeking an in-depth context :
if (coordinates.isEmpty()) {
throw new ElasticsearchParseException(
"invalid number of points (0) provided when expecting a single coordinate ([lat; lng])"
);
} else if (coordinates.children != null) {
throw new ElasticsearchParseException("multipoint data provided when single point data expected.");
}
return coordinates;
}
};
MULTIPOINT("multipoint") {
