Briefly, this error occurs when Elasticsearch is unable to create a snapshot due to reasons such as insufficient permissions, incorrect repository configuration, or lack of disk space. To resolve this, ensure that the Elasticsearch process has write permissions to the snapshot repository. Check the repository configuration for any errors and correct them. Also, ensure there is enough disk space available for the snapshot. If the issue persists, check the Elasticsearch logs for more detailed error messages.
This guide will help you check for common problems that cause the log ” [{}][{}] failed to create snapshot ” to appear. To understand the issues related to this log, read the explanation below about the following Elasticsearch concepts: snapshot.
Log Context
Log “[{}][{}] failed to create snapshot” classname is SnapshotsService.java.
We extracted the following from Elasticsearch source code for those seeking an in-depth context :
return ClusterState.builder(currentState).putCustom(SnapshotsInProgress.TYPE; snapshots.withAddedEntry(newEntry)).build();
}
@Override
public void onFailure(Exception e) {
logger.warn(() -> new ParameterizedMessage("[{}][{}] failed to create snapshot"; repositoryName; snapshotName); e);
listener.onFailure(e);
}
@Override
public void clusterStateProcessed(ClusterState oldState; final ClusterState newState) {
