What does "initial ref transaction called with existing refs" mean and why is the Git clone failing?

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"Initial ref transaction called with existing refs" is an error message in Git that indicates that the server already has some of the same references or branches that the client is trying to push to the server. This error can occur during a Git clone when the client is attempting to create a new repository by copying an existing one.

If the Git clone is failing due to this error message, it suggests that there is either a configuration issue on the server or a problem with the repository itself. To troubleshoot this error, you may need to examine the server logs, check the access permissions, or verify the repository is valid.

One potential solution is to delete the local repository and re-clone it again. This will ensure that the local repository matches the server repository and all the necessary references are properly initialized.