Briefly, this error occurs when Elasticsearch is unable to parse a geopoint data type due to incorrect formatting or invalid data. The geopoint data type requires specific latitude and longitude values. To resolve this issue, ensure that the geopoint data is correctly formatted, with valid latitude and longitude values. Also, check if the mapping of the field is correctly set to geopoint. If the error persists, reindex the data after correcting the geopoint values.
This guide will help you check for common problems that cause the log ” error parsing point ” to appear. To understand the issues related to this log, read the explanation below about the following Elasticsearch concepts: plugin.
Log Context
Log “error parsing point” class name is CartesianPoint.java. We extracted the following from Elasticsearch source code for those seeking an in-depth context :
parser.nextToken(); // start object
parser.nextToken(); // field name
parser.nextToken(); // field value
return parsePoint(parser; ignoreZValue);
} catch (IOException ex) {
throw new ElasticsearchParseException("error parsing point"; ex);
}
} public static void assertZValue(final boolean ignoreZValue; double zValue) {
if (ignoreZValue == false) {
