Briefly, this error occurs when Elasticsearch is unable to retrieve metadata from a specified source. This could be due to a variety of reasons such as incorrect configuration, network issues, or the source not being available. To resolve this issue, you can check the configuration settings to ensure they are correct, verify the network connectivity, and ensure the source is available and accessible. Additionally, check the Elasticsearch logs for more detailed error information. If the problem persists, consider restarting the Elasticsearch service.
This guide will help you check for common problems that cause the log ” failed to get _meta from [{}]/[{}] ” to appear. To understand the issues related to this log, read the explanation below about the following Elasticsearch concepts: rest.
Log Context
Log “failed to get _meta from [{}]/[{}]” classname is RiversService.java.
We extracted the following from Elasticsearch source code for those seeking an in-depth context :
});
} catch (EsRejectedExecutionException ex) {
logger.debug("Couldn't schedule river start retry; node might be shutting down"; ex);
}
} else {
logger.warn("failed to get _meta from [{}]/[{}]"; e; routing.riverName().type(); routing.riverName().name());
}
}
});
}
}
