OpenSearch domain stuck in "Deleting" status

Question

I'm trying to delete an existing OpenSearch domain. The request was submitted successfully, the domain is showing as "Deleting" with "Applying changes" status, but if I view details I only see a "Processing updates - 0%" with a green checkmark in "Initializing" state, and no next steps. Looking into step functions there are none of them. It's been more than 20 hours in this state, and my cluster is still reachable.

How do I force the removal?

Sandeep · Answer

Hi
**Check for Errors:**
* Access OpenSearch Service logs through AWS CloudWatch console. Look for error messages related to the deletion

**Use the AWS CLI:**
* Try deleting the domain using the AWS CLI command:

```
aws es delete-elasticsearch-domain --domain-name my-domain-name

```
This can bypass potential UI issues.

**Consider AWS Support:**

* If the domain remains stuck for over 24 hours, contact AWS Support.
* They can investigate further and provide specific guidance.

OpenSearch domain stuck in "Deleting" status

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