oceanbase / oceanbase/seekdb

Fix MTK encoding failure with error code -4016

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Description

Environment

  • Version: observer (OceanBase 4.5.1.0)
  • Revision: 1-a7e04bdeb381c66b5221a33aa6a37e1f1f000ff9
  • Build Branch: ivf_nrk
  • Build Time: Jan 6 2026 14:20:41
  • Build Flags: RelWithDebInfo
  • Build Info: obbuild-release

Description

An MTK (Multi-Threaded Key) encoding operation has failed with error code -4016.

Impact

This error prevents the successful encoding of data, which can lead to broader operation failures depending on the context where the encoding is required.

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Research direction

The report identifies an MTK encoding failure in seekdb but names no source file, test, or entry point. Start by obtaining a reproducible case for error code -4016 and locating the MTK encoding implementation and its existing tests. Done means the encoding succeeds in the reported environment and regression coverage verifies the fix.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
databases
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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