Why Does Using DataSource Syntax to Create an OBS Table of Avro Type Fail When Accessing Metadata With Spark 2.3.x?
Symptom
I failed to use the DataSource syntax to create an OBS table in Avro format when selecting Spark to access metadata.
Figure 1 Failed to create an OBS table in Avro format

Possible Causes
Spark 2.3.x does not support creating OBS tables in Avro format.
Solution
When using the DataSource syntax to create an OBS table in Avro format, select Spark 2.4.x or later.
Parent topic: Spark Job O&M
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