Firebase Functions: Could not create or update Cloud Run service, Container Healthcheck failed

Error Overview

The error message “Firebase Functions: Could not create or update Cloud Run service, Container Healthcheck failed” typically indicates that there is a problem with the health check configuration of your Cloud Run service when deploying Firebase Functions. This issue can prevent the service from being successfully created or updated, which is critical for deploying serverless applications.

When you encounter this error, it usually means that the service cannot pass the health checks required to ensure it is ready to serve traffic. This can occur due to various reasons, such as misconfigured dependencies, coding errors, or issues with the environment setup.

Common Causes

There are several common causes for the failure of the container health check, which may lead to the error message mentioned above:

1. Missing Dependencies: If your project relies on certain packages that are not specified in the package.json file, it can lead to the container not being able to start properly.
2. Incorrect Function Naming: If the function names are not referenced correctly in your code, it can cause runtime errors that prevent the health check from passing.
3. Python Environment Issues: For Python-based Firebase Functions, issues with the virtual environment or missing packages in the requirements can lead to errors.
4. Health Check Configuration: The health check settings in your Cloud Run service may need adjustment to ensure that they correctly monitor the readiness of your service.
5. Library Conflicts: Conflicts arising from libraries, such as the “fitz” library from Pymupdf, can cause the deployment to fail if they are not compatible with the environment.
6. Service Name Format: The format of service names can affect how they are called in your code, especially if they are not standardized to lowercase.

Solution Methods

To resolve the error “Firebase Functions: Could not create or update Cloud Run service, Container Healthcheck failed,” you can follow these methods:

Method 1: Check and Update Dependencies

1. Open your package.json file located in your Firebase Functions directory.
2. Ensure all necessary dependencies are listed under the "dependencies" section. For example:
   “`json
   “dependencies”: