Error
Error Code:
142
MongoDB Error 142: Uncatchable JavaScript Execution Issue
Description
This error indicates that a JavaScript operation executed within MongoDB encountered a critical, unrecoverable failure. It means the internal JavaScript engine could not gracefully catch or handle the exception, often pointing to severe issues within the JS code or its execution environment.
Error Message
J S Uncatchable Error
Known Causes
4 known causesInvalid or Malformed JavaScript Code
The JavaScript code executed within MongoDB contains syntax errors, logical flaws, or operations that lead to an unhandled exception at a fundamental level.
Resource Exhaustion During JS Execution
The JavaScript operation consumed excessive memory, CPU, or other system resources, leading to a critical failure that the JS engine could not recover from.
Infinite Loop or Stack Overflow
The executed JavaScript code entered an unhandled infinite loop or performed excessively deep recursion, exhausting the call stack and causing a fatal error.
Internal JavaScript Engine Instability
Less common, but issues within MongoDB's embedded JavaScript engine itself could lead to uncatchable errors, potentially due to bugs or environmental factors.
Solutions
Coming SoonDetailed step-by-step solutions for this error are being prepared. In the meantime, try these general troubleshooting tips:
General Troubleshooting Tips
- Check the error message carefully for specific details
- Review recent changes that might have caused the error
- Search for the exact error code in the official documentation
- Check log files for additional context
- Try restarting the application or service