Based on the research and error analysis, I can help you troubleshoot this container exit issue. The error "Essential container in task exited (Error Code: 2)" typically indicates a configuration or execution problem within your container environment. Here are the steps you should take to resolve this: 1. Check Your Container Configuration - Verify that all required environment variables are properly set - Ensure all necessary dependencies are installed in your container - Check that the command being executed in the container is correct 2. Common Causes and Solutions: a. Missing Dependencies - Make sure your requirements.txt or environment setup is complete - Verify that all Python packages needed by your flow are installed - Check if there are any system-level dependencies missing b. Environment Variables - Confirm all required environment variables are set - Check for any sensitive credentials or configurations needed - Verify the values of environment variables are correct c. Command Configuration - Ensure the command being executed is valid - Check for proper path configurations - Verify script permissions if applicable 3. Debugging Steps: a. Add logging to your flow to help identify where it's failing:

python
   from prefect import flow, get_run_logger

   @flow
   def your_flow():
       logger = get_run_logger()
       <http://logger.info|logger.info>("Starting flow execution...")
       # Add more logging statements at key points

b. Check the container logs for more detailed error messages: - If using Docker:

docker logs <container_id>

- If using Kubernetes:

kubectl logs <pod_name>

4. Infrastructure Verification: - Ensure your infrastructure block is properly configured - Verify network connectivity if your flow requires it - Check resource limits (memory, CPU) are sufficient To help diagnose this more specifically, it would be helpful if you could provide: 1. The flow code that's failing 2. Your infrastructure configuration 3. Any additional error messages from the container logs Would you be able to share any of these details? This would help me provide more targeted solutions for your specific case. Also, if you're using Kubernetes or another specific infrastructure, please let me know as there might be platform-specific considerations to address.

Based on the research, I can help you troubleshoot this managed work pool container configuration issue. When a container exits with code 2 during work pool setup, it's typically related to configuration or permission issues. Here are the specific steps to check and resolve: 1. Check Work Pool Configuration - Verify the base job template settings in your work pool - Make sure the container image specified exists and is accessible - Check that any required environment variables are properly set 2. Common Configuration Issues to Check: a. Image Pull Issues - Ensure the container registry is accessible - Verify credentials if using a private registry - Check if the image tag is correct b. Resource Specifications - Verify CPU and memory allocations are sufficient - Check if there are any resource quotas that might be affecting container startup c. Network Configuration - Ensure necessary network access is configured - Check if any required ports are properly exposed 3. To Debug: First, inspect your work pool configuration:

bash
prefect work-pool inspect <your-work-pool-name>

Then, you can preview the work pool configuration to see how it would be deployed:

bash
prefect work-pool preview <your-work-pool-name>

To help you more specifically, could you please share: 1. What type of managed work pool are you using? (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker) 2. The work pool configuration you're using 3. The exact error message from the logs This would help me provide more targeted solutions for your specific case. Also, if you're using a custom container image, make sure to verify: 1. The base image is compatible with your infrastructure 2. All required dependencies are included 3. The entry point or command is properly configured Would you be able to share any of these details to help narrow down the specific cause of the exit code 2?