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ERROR_STATE_QUERY_SETTING_FAILED
Setting metadata could not be queried
ERROR_STATE_QUERY_SETTING_FAILED arises when code asks the repository about a setting—such as its presence, type, or size—and the query cannot be completed. No reliable conclusion about the value should be drawn from this failure.
Typical reasons
- The container is unavailable or changing concurrently.
- Metadata is inconsistent with the stored payload.
- The caller uses an invalid name or scope.
- A lower-level storage operation fails.
Correct response
Do not convert the error into “not found.” Preserve the distinction between absence and inability to query, especially for configuration, policy, and migration decisions.
Diagnostics
Compare the result with direct reads of other settings and log the expected metadata operation. Broad query failures usually indicate a repository-level problem.
Why “not found” is unsafe
Converting a query failure into absence can trigger initialization that overwrites recoverable data. It can also bypass policy when code assumes a missing restriction means unrestricted behavior.
Diagnostic comparison
Compare existence queries, metadata queries, and direct reads for the same key. Their pattern often reveals whether the issue is the record, the index, the container, or the entire repository.
References
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