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Index template: \"metadata\": {\"type\": \"flattened\"}\n2. Reindex existing data into the new index\nExpected: Command proceeds without the error.\n\nEvidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.","data":{"problem_id":"5c9f96a5-867a-43c6-91d1-e95429be1271","proposed_action":"Recommended action: Store free-form metadata as a flattened field (or disable dynamic mapping / map it with dynamic: false/runtime fields) via an index template, reindex into the fixed mapping; optionally set index.mapping.total_fields.ignore_dynamic_beyond_limit=true; raising the limit moderately is possible but has costs.\n\nOption: Flatten free-form metadata [evidence: official_recommended_action]\nApplies when: See record scope.\nSteps:\n1. Index template: \"metadata\": {\"type\": \"flattened\"}\n2. 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