[Bug]: S3 Copy doesn't allow overwrite user metadata

[itaigilo]

What happened?

Using the S3 Gateway to copy an object doesn't copy the user metadata.

Steps to Reproduce:

1. Upload an object without metadata.
2. Copy the object to the same exact location, passing the metadata headers.
3. Metadata does not show up on the object.

Expected behavior

Metadata should show up on the object.

lakeFS version

1.31.1

How lakeFS is installed

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Affected clients

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Relevant log output

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Contact details

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[DnOberon]

I need to clarify this a little, or add my use case.

Steps to reproduce:

1. Upload an object without metadata
2. Copy the object to the same exact location, passing the metadata headers
3. Metadata does not show up on object.

[itaigilo]

I need to clarify this a little, or add my use case.

Steps to reproduce:

1. Upload an object without metadata
2. Copy the object to the same exact location, passing the metadata headers
3. Metadata does not show up on object.

@DnOberon Thanks for clarifying!

Updated the issue's description.

[offirc2]

@talSofer Where does this stand?

[talSofer]

This is in "priorities" status, which means it is a priority bu not yet prioritized for R&D