Level=error Msg= Error Updating — Download __hot__ Request Controller=download __hot__-request

In many cases, this error is "noise" and can be ignored if the backup or restore eventually completes. It simply means the controller was a few milliseconds too late to update an object that is already gone. Resolution Steps

If you are seeing the log entry level=error msg="Error updating download request" controller=download-request , you are likely dealing with a known issue in , a popular Kubernetes backup and restore tool. This error typically occurs when the Velero server tries to update the status of a DownloadRequest custom resource that has already been deleted or cannot be found by the controller. What Causes This Error? In many cases, this error is "noise" and

The error is often a symptom of an underlying storage issue. Check your backup storage location status: velero backup-location get If the status isn't Available , the controller will fail to fulfill download requests. This error typically occurs when the Velero server

If using private storage (like MinIO or an on-prem S3 provider), ensure the Velero pod trusts the storage's CA certificate to avoid timeout-related deletions. it will log an error

If the Velero server lacks sufficient permissions to "patch" or "update" resources in its namespace, it will log an error, though this usually presents with a "forbidden" message.

15 Apr 2021 — ❯ k logs -n velero velero-7657d5b8d4-hmgl5 --tail=10 time="2021-04-15T17:37:03Z" level=error msg="Error updating download request"