Inappropriate Log Level (ARCH2161)

Key python.logging.inappropriate-log-level · Severity info · Category logging

Logging errors at info/debug or recording routine flow at error/critical misleads monitoring and alerting systems. The level should reflect the event’s true severity.

Incorrect

try:
    charge(order)
except PaymentError:
    logger.info("Payment failed")

Correct

try:
    charge(order)
except PaymentError:
    logger.error("Payment failed")

Fix

Match the log level to the event severity: errors at error, routine flow at info/debug.