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  1. Hive
  2. HIVE-3538

Avro SerDe can't handle Nullable Enums

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    • Bug
    • Status: Resolved
    • Major
    • Resolution: Duplicate
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    Description

      If a field has a schema that unions NULL with an enum, Avro fails to resolve the union because Avro SerDe doesn't restore "enumness".

      Since the enum datum is a String, avro internals check the union for a string schema, which is not present.

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        1. HIVE-3538.tests.txt
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          Sean Busbey

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          is related to

          Bug - A problem which impairs or prevents the functions of the product. AVRO-997 Generic API should require GenericEnumSymbol when writing Avro Enums

          • Major - Major loss of function.
          • Closed

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