Failed to store task result retrying in – How to solve this OpenSearch error

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Aug-23, Version: 1-2.9

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Briefly, this error occurs when OpenSearch is unable to store the result of a task due to issues like insufficient disk space, network connectivity problems, or permission issues. To resolve this, you can try freeing up disk space, checking network connections, or verifying the permissions for the task. Additionally, ensure that the OpenSearch cluster is healthy and functioning properly. If the issue persists, consider increasing the retry interval or the number of retries in the OpenSearch configuration.

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This guide will help you check for common problems that cause the log ” failed to store task result; retrying in [{}] ” to appear. To understand the issues related to this log, read the explanation below about the following OpenSearch concepts: task.

Log Context

Log “failed to store task result; retrying in [{}]” classname is TaskResultsService.java.
We extracted the following from OpenSearch source code for those seeking an in-depth context :

            public void onFailure(Exception e) {
                if (false == (e instanceof OpenSearchRejectedExecutionException) || false == backoff.hasNext()) {
                    listener.onFailure(e);
                } else {
                    TimeValue wait = backoff.next();
                    logger.warn(() -> new ParameterizedMessage("failed to store task result; retrying in [{}]"; wait); e);
                    threadPool.schedule(() -> doStoreResult(backoff; index; listener); wait; ThreadPool.Names.SAME);
                }
            }
        });
    }

 

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