Why can't I import definitions from Messages for RabbitMQ version 3.9 to version 3.11?

If you encounter errors while importing definitions from Messages for RabbitMQ 3.9 to version 3.11, review these common causes and solutions.

You encounter errors while importing definitions from Messages for RabbitMQ 3.9 to version 3.11.

RabbitMQ definitions are metadata that RabbitMQ stores about its cluster. This metadata includes information about users, vhosts, queues, exchanges, bindings, and runtime parameters. Definitions can be used to restore a cluster or migrate to a new cluster. An error while importing definitions can be due to invalid imported arguments being imported from Messages for RabbitMQ 3.9 to version 3.11. Review the following information to troubleshoot and resolve common definition problems:

Look into your logs and search for this line:

Encountered an error when importing definitions

If this error is found, check which argument is causing the issue. Once you have identified the argument causing the issue, correct it and try to import the definition again.