[Solved] You wrote this Bulk API request but it fails:{"index": {"_index": "users", "_id": "1"}} {"name": "Alice"} {"delete": {"_index": "users"}}What is the likely cause? | Elasticsearch

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You wrote this Bulk API request but it fails:

{"index": {"_index": "users", "_id": "1"}}
{"name": "Alice"}
{"delete": {"_index": "users"}}

What is the likely cause?

AMissing _id in the second delete action causes failure.

BData lines must be JSON arrays, not objects.

CBulk API does not support multiple index actions in one request.

DThe first index action is missing a data line.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Review delete action requirements
Delete actions must specify _id to identify which document to delete.
Step 2: Analyze given request
Second delete action lacks _id, causing an error.
Final Answer:
Missing _id in the second delete action causes failure. -> Option A
Quick Check:
Delete action requires _id [OK]

Quick Trick: Delete actions must always include _id [OK]

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