Introduction
This article documents a known defect in Vault version 1.18.x where requests to the sys/internal/counters/activity/export endpoint fail.
The defect is already in the Vault backlog and a fix is anticipated in a future release which will be highlighted here whenever that's made.
Problem
Requests sent to the sys/internal/counters/activity/export endpoint in Vault 1.18.x fail with the following error: failed to load segments for export: unable to walk entities: failed to process mount type.
Prerequisites (if applicable)
- Vault CE or Enterprise 1.18.x
Cause
- This error occurs due to a known defect in Vault 1.18.x related to disabling authentication methods after clients have used them for authentication.
Solutions
Currently, there is no workaround for this issue.
Outcome
Currently, the sys/internal/counters/activity/export endpoint cannot be used in Vault 1.18.x if authentication methods have been disabled after use.
Additional Information
- Vault API: Activity Export
- Vault Defect: VAULT-32875