[BugFix] [Enhancement] Fix nullptr and support Iceberg null padding (backport #49212)

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PR #48151 introduced a regression, where what would previously return an Error now caused a nullptr dereference and crashed the entire CN. This change removes the crashing and, for Iceberg, also adds support for padding evolved fields with null values, as per Iceberg spec.

Why I'm doing:

What I'm doing:

Fixes #issue

What type of PR is this:

• BugFix
• Feature
• Enhancement
• Refactor
• UT
• Doc
• Tool

Does this PR entail a change in behavior?

• Yes, this PR will result in a change in behavior.
• No, this PR will not result in a change in behavior.

If yes, please specify the type of change:

• Interface/UI changes: syntax, type conversion, expression evaluation, display information
• Parameter changes: default values, similar parameters but with different default values
• Policy changes: use new policy to replace old one, functionality automatically enabled
• Feature removed
• Miscellaneous: upgrade & downgrade compatibility, etc.

Checklist:

• I have added test cases for my bug fix or my new feature
• This pr needs user documentation (for new or modified features or behaviors)
  • I have added documentation for my new feature or new function
• This is a backport pr

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This is an automatic backport of pull request #49212 done by [Mergify](https://mergify.com). PR #48151 introduced a regression, where what would previously return an Error now caused a nullptr dereference and crashed the entire CN. This change removes the crashing and, for Iceberg, also adds support for padding evolved fields with null values, as per Iceberg spec.

Why I'm doing:

What I'm doing:

Fixes #issue

What type of PR is this:

• BugFix
• Feature
• Enhancement
• Refactor
• UT
• Doc
• Tool

Does this PR entail a change in behavior?

• Yes, this PR will result in a change in behavior.
• No, this PR will not result in a change in behavior.

If yes, please specify the type of change:

• Interface/UI changes: syntax, type conversion, expression evaluation, display information
• Parameter changes: default values, similar parameters but with different default values
• Policy changes: use new policy to replace old one, functionality automatically enabled
• Feature removed
• Miscellaneous: upgrade & downgrade compatibility, etc.

Checklist:

• I have added test cases for my bug fix or my new feature
• This pr needs user documentation (for new or modified features or behaviors)
  • I have added documentation for my new feature or new function
• This is a backport pr