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Google Pub/Sub DEAD_LETTER_TOPIC_NOT_FOUND error encountered when using Google Pub/Sub.

The specified dead letter topic does not exist.

Understanding Google Pub/Sub

Google Cloud Pub/Sub is a messaging service that allows you to send and receive messages between independent applications. It is designed to provide reliable, asynchronous, and scalable messaging that decouples senders and receivers. This service is particularly useful for building event-driven architectures and integrating microservices.

Identifying the Symptom

When working with Google Pub/Sub, you might encounter the error code DEAD_LETTER_TOPIC_NOT_FOUND. This error indicates that the system is unable to locate the specified dead letter topic, which is crucial for handling messages that cannot be processed successfully.

What is a Dead Letter Topic?

A dead letter topic is a special type of topic in Google Pub/Sub where messages that cannot be delivered to subscribers are sent. This allows you to analyze and handle undeliverable messages separately from your main message flow.

Details About the Issue

The DEAD_LETTER_TOPIC_NOT_FOUND error occurs when the dead letter topic specified in your subscription's configuration does not exist. This can happen if the topic was deleted, never created, or if there is a typo in the topic name.

Common Causes

  • The dead letter topic was never created.
  • The topic name is misspelled in the subscription configuration.
  • The topic was deleted or is in a different project.

Steps to Fix the Issue

To resolve the DEAD_LETTER_TOPIC_NOT_FOUND error, follow these steps:

Step 1: Verify the Topic Name

Ensure that the dead letter topic name specified in your subscription configuration is correct. You can check this in the Google Cloud Console under the Pub/Sub section or by using the gcloud command-line tool.

gcloud pubsub topics list

Step 2: Create the Dead Letter Topic

If the topic does not exist, create it using the following command:

gcloud pubsub topics create YOUR_DEAD_LETTER_TOPIC_NAME

Step 3: Update the Subscription

Once the topic is created, update your subscription to use the correct dead letter topic:

gcloud pubsub subscriptions update YOUR_SUBSCRIPTION_NAME \
--dead-letter-topic=projects/YOUR_PROJECT_ID/topics/YOUR_DEAD_LETTER_TOPIC_NAME \
--max-delivery-attempts=5

Additional Resources

For more information on managing dead letter topics in Google Pub/Sub, refer to the official documentation. Additionally, you can explore the Google Pub/Sub overview to understand its features and capabilities better.

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