Troubleshooting Failing MixedClusterEsqlSpecIT Test Enrich.DoubleRemoteEnrich SYNC

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It looks like we've got a recurring issue with the MixedClusterEsqlSpecIT test, specifically the test {enrich.DoubleRemoteEnrich SYNC} scenario, failing in our CI environment. This article dives into the details of the problem, examines the failure history, and provides a comprehensive overview of the situation. Let's get to the root of this and figure out how to resolve it!

Understanding the Issue

The core problem lies within the Esql functionality of Elasticsearch, where the MixedClusterEsqlSpecIT integration test is experiencing failures. The specific test case, test {enrich.DoubleRemoteEnrich SYNC}, seems to be the culprit. This test likely involves scenarios where ESQL queries interact with enriched data across different Elasticsearch clusters, potentially highlighting synchronization or data consistency issues. The error message indicates a problem with query planning and optimization, particularly concerning missing references during the process. This suggests that the query optimizer is not correctly resolving certain fields or aliases, leading to an IllegalStateException.

Key Details

  • Category: The issue falls under the elastic and elasticsearch categories, indicating it's related to the core Elasticsearch functionality and likely impacts the ESQL component.
  • Build Scans: Several build scans point to failures in the 8.14.3_bwc (Backward Compatibility) build. This suggests the issue might be related to changes or regressions introduced in later versions of Elasticsearch that affect compatibility with older versions or data formats. The provided links to Gradle Enterprise build scans offer a detailed view of the build process, dependencies, and failure points. Analyzing these scans can provide valuable insights into the exact cause of the failures, such as specific task failures, dependency conflicts, or test execution errors.
  • Reproduction Line: The provided gradlew command offers a precise way to reproduce the test failure locally. This is invaluable for debugging as it allows developers to isolate the problem and iterate on potential solutions. The command specifies the test class, method, seed, BWC flag, locale, timezone, and Java runtime, ensuring a consistent and reproducible environment. Running this command locally can help identify if the issue is environment-specific or a more general problem with the code.
  • Applicable Branches: The issue affects the 8.19 branch, implying that the problem exists in the current development version of Elasticsearch. This highlights the urgency of addressing the issue to prevent it from being released in a future version.
  • Reproduces Locally?: The status is marked as N/A, suggesting that the issue hasn't been reliably reproduced locally. This can make debugging more challenging, as it might indicate that the problem is related to the CI environment or specific configurations. However, the reproduction line should still be attempted locally to rule out any local environment issues.
  • Failure History: The provided link to the Elasticsearch Delivery Stats dashboard shows the failure history of the test. This dashboard provides a visual representation of the test's stability over time, including failure rates, execution counts, and trends. Analyzing the failure history can help identify patterns, such as specific times of day when the test is more likely to fail, or correlations with other events or changes in the system.
  • Failure Message: The ResponseException indicates that the Elasticsearch server returned a 500 Internal Server Error. The error message within the response points to an IllegalStateException during query planning. Specifically, the message states, "Plan [EsqlProject[[message{f}#3819, language_code{r}#3813, language_name{r}#3822 AS first_language_name, language_name{r}#3825]]] optimized incorrectly due to missing references [language_name{r}#3822]". This suggests that the ESQL query optimizer is failing to resolve a reference to language_name{r}#3822 during the projection phase. This could be due to a bug in the optimizer, an incorrect query structure, or a problem with the data being enriched. The stack trace provides further information about the location of the error within the code, which can be helpful for debugging.

Analyzing the Failure Message

The most crucial part of the failure information is the detailed error message:

org.elasticsearch.client.ResponseException: method [POST], host [http://[::1]:34641], URI [/_query?pretty=true&error_trace=true], status line [HTTP/1.1 500 Internal Server Error]
Warnings: [No limit defined, adding default limit of [1000]]
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line 2:3: Plan [EsqlProject[[message{f}#3819, language_code{r}#3813, language_name{r}#3822 AS first_language_name, language_name{r}#3825]]] optimized incorrectly due to missing references [language_name{r}#3822]kstack_trace y œorg.elasticsearch.ElasticsearchException$1: Found 1 problem
line 2:3: Plan [EsqlProject[[message{f}#3819, language_code{r}#3813, language_name{r}#3822 AS first_language_name, language_name{r}#3825]]] optimized incorrectly due to missing references [language_name{r}#3822]
	at [email protected]/org.elasticsearch.ElasticsearchException.guessRootCauses(ElasticsearchException.java:704)
	at [email protected]/org.elasticsearch.Elasti
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This message gives us a lot to work with, guys! Let's break it down:

  • 500 Internal Server Error: This indicates a server-side issue, meaning the problem isn't likely with the client request itself but rather within Elasticsearch's processing of the query.
  • Plan [EsqlProject[[...]]] optimized incorrectly due to missing references [language_name{r}#3822]: This is the heart of the problem. The ESQL query optimizer failed because it couldn't find a reference to language_name{r}#3822. This suggests there might be an issue with how the query is structured, how the data is mapped, or even a bug in the optimizer itself. This is a critical piece of information. The query optimizer is a complex component responsible for transforming ESQL queries into an efficient execution plan. A failure in this stage can lead to incorrect results or, as in this case, an outright error.
  • line 2:3: This pinpoints the location of the error within the ESQL query itself (if applicable). While the provided information doesn't include the query, this line number would be essential for debugging if we had access to the query. This information would allow us to focus our attention on a specific part of the query, making it easier to identify the source of the missing reference. For example, we might look for typos in field names, incorrect aliases, or logical errors in the query structure.

Issue Reasons Breakdown

The provided issue reasons give us a statistical perspective on the failures:

  • [8.19] 4 failures in test test {enrich.DoubleRemoteEnrich SYNC} (3.0% fail rate in 132 executions): This shows that the test fails sporadically in the 8.19 branch. A 3% failure rate, while seemingly low, can still be significant in a continuous integration environment. It suggests that the issue is not always reproducible but occurs under certain conditions. This could be due to concurrency issues, timing dependencies, or variations in the test environment. Sporadic failures are often the most challenging to debug, as they require careful analysis of logs, metrics, and test execution patterns.
  • [8.19] 4 failures in step 8.14.3_bwc (50.0% fail rate in 8 executions): This is a more alarming statistic. A 50% failure rate in the BWC (Backward Compatibility) test step for 8.14.3 strongly suggests a compatibility issue. This means that the current code in the 8.19 branch is not fully compatible with Elasticsearch 8.14.3 when running the DoubleRemoteEnrich SYNC test. This could be due to changes in the ESQL syntax, data formats, or internal APIs that are not backward compatible. Addressing BWC issues is critical to ensure that users can upgrade to newer versions of Elasticsearch without breaking existing functionality.
  • [8.19] 4 failures in pipeline elasticsearch-periodic (50.0% fail rate in 8 executions): This confirms that the failures are occurring consistently in the elasticsearch-periodic CI pipeline. This pipeline likely runs a suite of integration tests on a regular schedule, so a 50% failure rate indicates a persistent problem that needs to be addressed. Identifying the specific configuration and environment of the elasticsearch-periodic pipeline is important for understanding the context in which the failures occur. This might involve examining the pipeline's definition, dependencies, and resource allocations.

Digging Deeper and Potential Solutions

Alright, folks, we've got a good grasp of the problem. Now, let's brainstorm some potential causes and solutions:

  1. Missing Field or Mapping Issue: The missing references error suggests that the field language_name{r}#3822 might not exist in the index mapping or is not being accessed correctly in the ESQL query. We need to verify the index mappings and the query syntax to ensure that the field is referenced correctly. This involves examining the index mappings to confirm that the language_name field is defined and has the correct data type. We also need to carefully review the ESQL query to ensure that the field is referenced using the correct syntax and alias (if any). If the field is dynamically added or computed, we need to ensure that the mapping is updated accordingly and that the query can handle potential null or missing values.
  2. ESQL Query Optimization Bug: There might be a bug in the ESQL query optimizer that causes it to incorrectly resolve references in certain scenarios. This is especially plausible given the error message explicitly mentions the optimizer. To investigate this possibility, we would need to examine the ESQL query execution plan and identify the specific optimization step that is causing the issue. We might also need to compare the behavior of the optimizer in different versions of Elasticsearch to see if the bug was introduced in a recent release. If a bug is identified, it would need to be reported and fixed by the Elasticsearch development team.
  3. Data Synchronization Problem: Since the test involves DoubleRemoteEnrich SYNC, there might be a problem with how data is synchronized between the remote enrichment data and the main data. The enrichment process might be failing, leading to missing data, or there might be a delay in synchronization, causing the query to fail when it expects the enriched data to be available. To investigate this, we would need to examine the enrichment process logs and metrics to identify any errors or delays. We might also need to adjust the synchronization settings or retry mechanisms to ensure that data is consistently available when needed. This is particularly important in distributed systems where data consistency and synchronization are critical for reliable operation.
  4. Backward Compatibility Issue: The high failure rate in the BWC step suggests a potential backward compatibility issue. A change in the ESQL syntax, data format, or internal APIs might be causing the test to fail when run against an older version of Elasticsearch. To address this, we need to identify the specific change that is causing the incompatibility and either revert the change or provide a compatibility layer to ensure that the test works correctly in both old and new versions. This might involve using conditional logic to handle different versions of Elasticsearch or providing alternative implementations for deprecated APIs. Backward compatibility is a key requirement for successful upgrades and maintenance of Elasticsearch systems.
  5. Concurrency or Timing Issue: The sporadic nature of the failures could indicate a concurrency or timing issue. The test might be failing only under certain load conditions or when specific operations are executed in a particular order. To investigate this, we need to run the test under different concurrency levels and monitor the system for race conditions, deadlocks, or other concurrency-related problems. We might also need to add logging or tracing to the test code to track the execution flow and identify potential timing dependencies. Addressing concurrency issues often requires careful design and implementation of synchronization mechanisms, such as locks, semaphores, or atomic operations.

Steps to Resolution

Here’s a plan of attack to resolve this issue:

  1. Reproduce Locally: The first step is always to try and reproduce the failure locally using the provided gradlew command. This will allow us to debug the issue in a controlled environment. This might involve setting up a local Elasticsearch cluster with the appropriate configuration and data. We can then run the test in debug mode and step through the code to identify the exact point of failure.
  2. Examine the ESQL Query: We need to get our hands on the exact ESQL query being executed by the test. Analyzing the query structure, field references, and aliases will be crucial. This might involve examining the test code or the query logs. Once we have the query, we can use the Elasticsearch explain API to understand how the query is being executed and identify potential bottlenecks or inefficiencies.
  3. Inspect Index Mappings: Verify that the index mappings for the relevant indices include the language_name field and that it's mapped correctly. Mismatched mappings can lead to the missing references error. This involves using the Elasticsearch get mapping API to retrieve the mappings for the indices used in the test. We can then compare the mappings with the ESQL query and identify any discrepancies or missing fields.
  4. Debug the ESQL Optimizer: If the issue seems to be related to the query optimizer, we might need to delve into the Elasticsearch code and debug the optimizer directly. This requires a deep understanding of the ESQL query processing pipeline and the optimizer's algorithms. We can use debugging tools and techniques to step through the optimizer's code and identify the point where the missing reference is not being resolved correctly.
  5. Investigate Data Synchronization: If the issue is related to data enrichment, we need to investigate the data synchronization process between the remote enrichment data and the main data. This involves examining the logs and metrics of the enrichment process and identifying any errors or delays. We might also need to use monitoring tools to track the data flow and identify potential bottlenecks. If we find any synchronization issues, we need to adjust the synchronization settings or retry mechanisms to ensure that data is consistently available.
  6. Address Backward Compatibility: The BWC failures need to be addressed to ensure smooth upgrades. This might involve reverting changes, adding compatibility layers, or providing alternative implementations for deprecated APIs. This requires a careful analysis of the changes that have been made in the 8.19 branch and their impact on older versions of Elasticsearch. We need to ensure that the changes are either backward compatible or that there is a clear migration path for users who are upgrading from older versions.
  7. Address Concurrency Issues: If the issue appears to be related to concurrency, we need to run the test under different concurrency levels and monitor the system for race conditions, deadlocks, or other concurrency-related problems. This might involve using concurrency testing tools and techniques to simulate different load scenarios. We also need to carefully review the test code and identify any potential synchronization issues. If we find any concurrency issues, we need to implement appropriate synchronization mechanisms, such as locks, semaphores, or atomic operations.

Conclusion

The MixedClusterEsqlSpecIT test failure highlights a potential issue in the ESQL query optimization or data enrichment process within Elasticsearch. By systematically investigating the error message, build scans, and failure history, we can narrow down the root cause and implement a solution. Reproducing the issue locally, examining the ESQL query and index mappings, debugging the optimizer, investigating data synchronization, and addressing backward compatibility concerns are key steps in resolving this problem. By working together and following a structured approach, we can ensure the stability and reliability of Elasticsearch. Let's get to work and squash this bug, guys!