Cannot pull into a repository with state: merging

When you encounter the error message “cannot pull into a repository with state: merging,” it generally means that there was an ongoing merging process in your Git repository when you tried to pull new changes. Git puts a repository in a merging state when you are in the middle of resolving merge conflicts or when another branch is being merged into your current branch.

In this state, Git wants you to resolve any existing conflicts before continuing with any new pulls or merges. To resolve this issue, you need to complete the ongoing merge process or abort it if you are not interested in merging the changes from the conflicting branch.

Here’s an example of how you can resolve the “cannot pull into a repository with state: merging” error:

1. First, check the current state of your Git repository by running the command git status. This will show you if there is an ongoing merge process.
2. If there is indeed a merging state, you can either continue with the merge process and resolve any conflicts, or abort it to make your repository ready for pulling new changes. To proceed with the merge, use git merge --continue. To abort the merge, use git merge --abort.
3. If you choose to continue with the merge, Git will provide you with information about which files have conflicts. Open these files in a text editor and manually resolve the conflicts by choosing the desired changes.
4. To mark the conflicts as resolved, save the files and run git add <resolved-file> for each conflicted file.
5. Once you have resolved all conflicts and staged the changes, you can complete the merge by running git commit.
6. Now, you should be able to perform a pull operation and fetch any new changes without encountering the “cannot pull into a repository with state: merging” error.

It’s important to note that resolving merge conflicts requires careful consideration and understanding of the changes being made. If you are unsure about how to resolve conflicts, you may consider seeking assistance from your team members or referring to relevant Git documentation.