Google BigQuery Encountering an 'invalidJobPriority' error when submitting a job in Google BigQuery.

The job priority specified is invalid or unsupported.

Understanding Google BigQuery

Google BigQuery is a fully-managed, serverless data warehouse that enables scalable analysis over petabytes of data. It is part of the Google Cloud Platform and is designed to handle large-scale data analytics. BigQuery allows users to run SQL-like queries on massive datasets, making it a powerful tool for data analysis and business intelligence.

Identifying the Symptom: 'invalidJobPriority' Error

When working with Google BigQuery, you might encounter an error message stating 'invalidJobPriority'. This error typically occurs when submitting a job with an incorrect or unsupported priority setting. The error prevents the job from executing and requires immediate attention to resolve.

Exploring the Issue: What Causes 'invalidJobPriority'?

The 'invalidJobPriority' error arises when the job priority specified in the job configuration is not recognized by BigQuery. BigQuery supports two types of job priorities: INTERACTIVE and BATCH. Any deviation from these supported values results in an error.

Supported Job Priorities

  • INTERACTIVE: This priority is used for jobs that need to be executed immediately. It is suitable for queries that require quick results.
  • BATCH: This priority is used for jobs that can be scheduled to run at a later time, typically when resources are less constrained.

Steps to Resolve 'invalidJobPriority'

To fix the 'invalidJobPriority' error, follow these steps:

Step 1: Verify Job Priority

Ensure that the job priority is set to either INTERACTIVE or BATCH. Check your job configuration settings in the BigQuery console or your code.

{
"configuration": {
"query": {
"query": "SELECT * FROM dataset.table",
"priority": "INTERACTIVE" // or "BATCH"
}
}
}

Step 2: Update Job Configuration

If the priority is incorrect, update the job configuration to use a supported priority value. This can be done through the Google Cloud Console, the BigQuery command-line tool, or programmatically via the BigQuery API.

Step 3: Resubmit the Job

After correcting the job priority, resubmit the job. Verify that the job executes successfully without encountering the 'invalidJobPriority' error.

Additional Resources

For more information on job priorities and configurations, refer to the following resources:

By following these steps and utilizing the resources provided, you can effectively resolve the 'invalidJobPriority' error and ensure smooth execution of your BigQuery jobs.

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