Bug: Provider Produced Inconsistent Result (error_message_regex)

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Bug: Provider Produced Inconsistent Result (error_message_regex)

In this article, we will discuss a bug that has been observed in the azapi provider of Terraform, specifically related to the error_message_regex field. The bug causes the provider to produce inconsistent results, leading to errors during the Terraform apply process. We will delve into the details of the issue, its symptoms, and possible solutions.

The azapi provider is a Terraform provider that allows users to manage Azure resources using the Azure REST API. One of the features of this provider is the ability to skip certain operations, such as updates, using the skip_on:update logic. However, in the 2.3.0 version of the provider, an issue has been observed when adding entries to an existing error_message_regex field.

When adding an entry to an existing error_message_regex field, the Terraform plan shows that it wants to add the entry. However, when running terraform apply, the process fails with the following error:

Error: Provider produced inconsistent result after apply
When applying changes to module.capabilities.azapi_update_resource.security_pricings["OpenSourceRelationalDatabases"], provider "provider[\"registry.terraform.io/azure/azapi\"]" produced an unexpected new value: .retry.error_message_regex[0]: was cty.StringVal("AuthorizationFailed"), but now cty.StringVal("Subscription Not Registered").
This is a bug in the provider, which should be reported in the provider's own issue tracker

The error message indicates that the provider has produced an inconsistent result after applying the changes. Specifically, the error_message_regex field has changed from cty.StringVal("AuthorizationFailed") to cty.StringVal("Subscription Not Registered"). This inconsistency is causing the Terraform apply process to fail.

There are a few possible solutions to this issue:

  1. Update the provider: The first step is to update the azapi provider to the latest version. This may resolve the issue, as the bug may have been fixed in a later release.
  2. Disable the skip_on:update logic: If updating the provider does not resolve the issue, the next step is to disable the skip_on:update logic. This can be done by setting the skip_on field to an empty string or by removing the skip_on:update block from the Terraform configuration.
  3. Report the issue: If none of the above solutions work, the issue should be reported in the provider's own issue tracker. This will allow the provider maintainers to investigate and fix the bug.

In conclusion, the azapi provider of Terraform has a bug that causes it to produce inconsistent results when adding entries to an existing error_message_regex field. This bug can be resolved by updating the provider, disabling the skip_on:update logic, or reporting the issue in the provider's own issue tracker. We hope that this article has provided valuable information to help users troubleshoot and resolve this issue.

To avoid this issue in the future, we recommend the following:

  • Keep the provider up to date: Regularly update the azapi provider to the latest version to ensure that you have the latest bug fixes and features.
  • Test thoroughly: Thoroughly test your Terraform configuration before applying changes to ensure that they do not cause any issues.
  • Monitor the provider's issue tracker: Monitor the provider's issue tracker for any known issues or bugs that may affect your use case.

For more information on the azapi provider and its features, please refer to the official documentation:

We hope that this article has provided valuable information to help users troubleshoot and resolve the provider produced inconsistent result error. If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Q&A: Bug: Provider Produced Inconsistent Result (error_message_regex)

In our previous article, we discussed a bug that has been observed in the azapi provider of Terraform, specifically related to the error_message_regex field. The bug causes the provider to produce inconsistent results, leading to errors during the Terraform apply process. In this article, we will answer some frequently asked questions related to this issue.

A: The cause of the "provider produced inconsistent result" error is a bug in the azapi provider that causes it to produce inconsistent results when adding entries to an existing error_message_regex field.

A: There are a few possible solutions to this issue:

  1. Update the provider: The first step is to update the azapi provider to the latest version. This may resolve the issue, as the bug may have been fixed in a later release.
  2. Disable the skip_on:update logic: If updating the provider does not resolve the issue, the next step is to disable the skip_on:update logic. This can be done by setting the skip_on field to an empty string or by removing the skip_on:update block from the Terraform configuration.
  3. Report the issue: If none of the above solutions work, the issue should be reported in the provider's own issue tracker. This will allow the provider maintainers to investigate and fix the bug.

A: The skip_on:update logic is causing the issue because it is designed to skip certain operations, such as updates, when the provider detects that the resource has not changed. However, in this case, the provider is producing inconsistent results, which is causing the issue.

A: To prevent this issue from occurring in the future, we recommend the following:

  • Keep the provider up to date: Regularly update the azapi provider to the latest version to ensure that you have the latest bug fixes and features.
  • Test thoroughly: Thoroughly test your Terraform configuration before applying changes to ensure that they do not cause any issues.
  • Monitor the provider's issue tracker: Monitor the provider's issue tracker for any known issues or bugs that may affect your use case.

A: The symptoms of this issue are:

  • The Terraform plan shows that it wants to add the entry to the error_message_regex field.
  • However, when running terraform apply, the process fails with the following error:
Error: Provider produced inconsistent result after apply
When applying changes to module.capabilities.azapi_update_resource.security_pricings["OpenSourceRelationalDatabases"], provider "provider[\"registry.terraform.io/azure/azapi\"]" produced an unexpected new value: .retry.error_message_regex[0]: was cty.StringVal("AuthorizationFailed"), but now cty.StringVal("Subscription Not Registered").
This is a bug in the provider, which should be reported in the provider's own issue tracker

A: To report this issue to the provider, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check the provider's issue tracker: Check the provider's issue tracker to see if the issue has already been reported.
  2. Create a new issue: If the issue has not been reported, create a new issue in the provider's issue tracker.
  3. Provide detailed information: Provide detailed information about the issue, including the Terraform configuration, the error message, and any relevant logs.

In conclusion, the azapi provider of Terraform has a bug that causes it to produce inconsistent results when adding entries to an existing error_message_regex field. We hope that this Q&A article has provided valuable information to help users troubleshoot and resolve this issue. If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out.