Briefly, this error occurs when Elasticsearch fails to update the state for a data transform operation. This could be due to insufficient permissions, network issues, or a problem with the transform configuration. To resolve this, ensure the user has the correct permissions to perform the operation. Check the network connectivity between nodes if it’s a distributed environment. Lastly, verify the transform configuration for any inconsistencies or errors.
This guide will help you check for common problems that cause the log ” Error while updating state for transform [ ” to appear. To understand the issues related to this log, read the explanation below about the following Elasticsearch concepts: plugin.
Log Context
Log “Error while updating state for transform [” class name is TransformTask.java. We extracted the following from Elasticsearch source code for those seeking an in-depth context :
exc -> {
auditor.warning(transform.getId();
"Failed to persist to cluster state while marking task as started. Failure: " + exc.getMessage());
logger.error(new ParameterizedMessage("[{}] failed updating state to [{}]."; getTransformId(); state); exc);
getIndexer().stop();
listener.onFailure(new ElasticsearchException("Error while updating state for transform ["
+ transform.getId() + "] to [" + state.getIndexerState() + "]."; exc));
}
));
}
