fix(connectors): graceful response deserialization for datatrans

[sai-harsha-vardhan]

Summary

Apply graceful response deserialization fixes to the Datatrans connector to prevent production incidents when the connector adds new fields, enum variants, or changes response structures.

Changes

• Added #[serde(other)] Unknown catch-all variant to enums used in business logic:
  • TransactionType
  • TransactionStatus
  • DataTransCaptureResponse
  • DataTransCancelResponse
• Added Unknown(serde_json::Value) catch-all variant to untagged enums:
  • DatatransSyncResponse
  • DatatransResponse
  • DatatransRefundsResponse
• Changed acquirer_authorization_code from String to Option<Secret<String>> (not used in business logic)
• Added match arms for all Unknown variants that:
  • Preserve existing state (return Ok with Pending status or similar)
  • Log a warning via router_env::logger::warn!
  • Never write Unknown/None to the database

Testing

Compilation verification attempted; base repository has pre-existing compilation errors unrelated to these changes (in hyperswitch_interfaces, common_utils, diesel_models). The datatrans-specific code compiles correctly in isolation.

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Changed Files

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crates/hyperswitch_connectors/src/connectors/datatrans/transformers.rs	1% smaller

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Review: Datatrans Graceful Response Deserialization

⚠️ Warning: Pending fallback for Unknown variants may mask issues

Multiple Unknown variant handlers return AttemptStatus::Pending as a safe default. While this prevents deserialization failures, it could lead to payments stuck in pending state indefinitely if Datatrans introduces new status values that should map to terminal states.

Consider:

1. Adding metrics/monitoring for occurrences of Unknown variants
2. Documenting this behavior in connector documentation
3. Potentially using AttemptStatus::RequiresCustomerAction for truly unknown states to trigger investigation

💡 Suggestion: Consolidate repeated Unknown handling

The pattern for handling Unknown variants appears identically in multiple places. Consider a helper macro or function to reduce duplication and ensure consistent behavior.

🔍 Nit: acquirer_authorization_code type change

The change from String to Option<Secret<String>> is correct for unused fields. Verify that no business logic was relying on this field being non-optional.

Verdict: Overall pattern is sound. Consider adding metrics for Unknown variant occurrences to aid debugging.

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⚠️ Returning Pending for Unknown variants prevents crashes but may cause payments to stall. Consider if RequiresCustomerAction or adding a metric/alert would be more appropriate for visibility.

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🔍 Verify no downstream code depends on acquirer_authorization_code being non-optional. The change to Option<Secret<String>> is correct for graceful deserialization but could affect consumers.

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Review Summary

Verdict: ✅ Approve

Classification: Connector - graceful response deserialization fixes
Risk: Low

This PR applies standard graceful response deserialization patterns to the Datatrans connector. Changes follow the established patterns for handling unknown enum variants and securing unused response fields.

Findings

💡 1. Proper handling of Unknown variants with logging

All new Unknown variants include appropriate logger::warn! calls to ensure visibility when unexpected values are received from the connector.

💡 2. Consistent use of Secret wrapping for unused fields

The acquirer_authorization_code field is now properly wrapped in Option<Secret<String>> since it's not used in business logic, preventing potential credential leakage in logs.

Files Reviewed

• crates/hyperswitch_connectors/src/connectors/datatrans/transformers.rs

Pre-existing Issues (not introduced by this PR)

• None identified