It sounds like you're encountering an issue where you need to run housekeeping tasks on your Git server before you can create a merge request from a newly pushed branch. This can sometimes happen if the repository's internal data structures need maintenance.
Here are some steps you can take to resolve this issue:
-
Run Git Housekeeping Manually: You can manually trigger housekeeping tasks on your Git server. This can be done using the
git gc(garbage collection) command. If you have access to the server, you can run:git gcThis command will clean up unnecessary files and optimize the local repository.
-
Automate Housekeeping: If this issue is recurring, you might want to automate the housekeeping tasks. You can set up a cron job or a scheduled task to run
git gcperiodically. -
Check Repository Health: Ensure that the repository is not corrupted. You can run:
git fsckThis command will check the integrity of the repository and report any issues.
-
Update Git Server: Ensure that your Git server software is up to date. Sometimes, bugs in older versions can cause issues like this. Updating to the latest version might resolve the problem.
-
Consult Git Server Documentation: If you are using a specific Git server implementation (like GitLab, GitHub Enterprise, Bitbucket, etc.), consult their documentation for any known issues or additional housekeeping commands that might be specific to that implementation.
-
Check Server Logs: Look at the server logs for any errors or warnings that might give you more insight into why this specific branch is causing issues.
Here is an example of how you might set up a cron job to run git gc every day at midnight:
0 0 * * * cd /path/to/your/repo && git gc
This line would be added to your crontab file (crontab -e to edit).
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue with creating merge requests from the specific branch. If the problem persists, it might be worth reaching out to the support team of your Git server provider for further assistance.