openedx / openedx/openedx-platform

fix: Cannot inherit metadata to {block_type} block with KVS

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Description

This warning is appearing 2 times during provisioning. It clutters logs and hinders dev experience (https://github.com/openedx/edx-platform/issues/32888).

The warning is logged here: https://github.com/openedx/edx-platform/blob/f13263df4f0e9aff48fbbb7ca04583619317b947/xmodule/modulestore/inheritance.py#L323

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  • The warnings stop cluttering logs

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Research direction

Start by reproducing provisioning with KVS and inspect xmodule/modulestore/inheritance.py around line 323, where the warning is logged. Trace why the warning appears twice and verify that the completed change prevents the duplicate warnings from cluttering provisioning logs.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
backend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
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