Sometimes, I got API request error when submit actions in Dataform

[Prempi]

Dear GCP Community,

Sometimes, I got API request error when submit actions in Dataform for example when I Create/Update/Delete Workspace/Release Configuration/Workflow Configuration.

Something like

"API Request error: The remote repository https://gitlab.xxx.com/yyy.git closed connection during remote operation"

but the error has resolved on its own, without any debug or investigation, after I retry the action one or more times in such a short period.

So I wanna know the root cause of this error and I think the GCP Developer team of the Dataform product should debug this.

[ms4446]

The error message "API Request error: The remote repository https://gitlab.xxx.com/yyy.git closed connection during remote operation" signals a communication issue with your GitLab repository when performing actions in Dataform. This typically indicates that the connection between Dataform and GitLab was unexpectedly interrupted.

Possible Root Causes

• Transient Network Issues: Temporary network glitches, congestion, or timeouts between Google Cloud Dataform and GitLab might temporarily disrupt the connection.

• GitLab Repository/Server Issues: GitLab could be experiencing performance issues, undergoing maintenance, or facing temporary outages.

• Authentication Failures: Incorrect or expired GitLab credentials within Dataform could result in connection errors. Ensure that the credentials are current and have the necessary repository permissions.

• Firewall or Network Configuration: Firewall rules or network settings on either side (Google Cloud or GitLab) might be blocking or interfering with the communication.

• Dataform Version Bugs: Occasionally, specific versions of Dataform may contain bugs that disrupt connectivity under certain conditions.

Investigating and Troubleshooting

• Retry the Operation: Given the error often resolves itself upon retry, this suggests a transient network issue.

• Check GitLab Status: Visit GitLab's status page (https://status.gitlab.com/) to confirm if GitLab's services are operational.

• Verify Credentials: Ensure the credentials used for connecting to your GitLab repository in Dataform are correct and have the appropriate permissions.

• Network Connectivity:

  • Review firewall rules and network configurations in your Google Cloud environment and any settings related to your GitLab instance.
  • Conduct network tests (like traceroute or MTR) to identify potential connectivity issues between Dataform and GitLab.

• Dataform Logs: Examine Dataform logs for more detailed error messages or clues about the connection failure. These logs can often be found within the Dataform UI or through your Google Cloud project's logging service. Look for timestamps correlating to when you encountered the issue.