Could not read indices options. unexpected object field ” + currentFieldName + ” – How to solve this Elasticsearch error

Opster Team

March-22, Version: 1.7-8.0

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This guide will help you check for common problems that cause the log ” could not read indices options. unexpected object field ” + currentFieldName + ” ” to appear. To understand the issues related to this log, read the explanation below about the following Elasticsearch concepts: indices.

Log Context

Log “could not read indices options. unexpected object field [” + currentFieldName + “]”classname  is IndicesOptions.java We extracted the following from Elasticsearch source code for those seeking an in-depth context :

throw new ElasticsearchParseException(
 "could not read indices options. unexpected index option [" + currentFieldName + "]"
 );
 }
 } else {
 throw new ElasticsearchParseException("could not read indices options. unexpected object field [" + currentFieldName + "]");
 }
 } 
 if (wildcardStates == null) {
 throw new ElasticsearchParseException("indices options xcontent did not contain " + EXPAND_WILDCARDS_FIELD.getPreferredName());

 

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