I'm encountering an error with Kafka Connect while attempting to commit offsets for a sink task. The error message I'm receiving is as follows:
`2024-02-12 01:11:26,142 ERROR || WorkerSinkTask{id=prd-procurement.public.allocation2-0} Commit of offsets threw an unexpected exception for sequence number 2506: {topic.public.table-0=OffsetAndMetadata{offset=437542, leaderEpoch=null, metadata=''}}`
This error seems to indicate that the offset commit failed unexpectedly for a specific sequence number. I'm using Kafka Connect to sink data into an external system, and reliable offset committing is crucial for data consistency and fault tolerance.
I'm seeking guidance on how to diagnose and resolve this issue effectively. Specifically, I'm interested in understanding:
Potential causes of this offset commit error. Steps to troubleshoot and identify the root cause. Best practices for configuring Kafka Connect and sink connectors to ensure reliable offset commits. Any known limitations or common pitfalls related to offset committing in Kafka Connect. Additionally, I'd appreciate any insights or experiences from the community that can help me address this issue and ensure the stability and reliability of my Kafka Connect setup.
I've carefully examined the Kafka Connect logs to gather more information about the error. However, the error message provided doesn't offer much insight into the root cause.