fix(otlp): calculate entry metadata size before adding resource/scope attributes #17629
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What this PR does / why we need it:
Fixes the issue where "negative structured metadata bytes received" errors were being logged in Loki when processing OTLP logs.
Problem
The OTLP processing code was calculating entry-specific metadata size by subtracting resource and scope attribute sizes from the total metadata size after they were already combined. This calculation could result in negative values, which were caught by guard clauses and logged as errors.
Solution
This PR changes the approach to calculate the entry's metadata size before adding resource and scope attributes. This preserves the original intent (tracking entry-specific metadata separately) while ensuring the values are always positive.
The change maintains the same accounting logic but eliminates the possibility of negative values being passed to Prometheus counters.
Testing
TestOTLPStructuredMetadataCalculation
to verify structured metadata bytes are always positiveWhich issue(s) this PR fixes:
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Special notes for your reviewer:
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Checklist
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