Briefly, this error occurs when Elasticsearch is unable to parse a condition for a watch. This is typically due to a syntax error or missing field in the watch definition. To resolve this issue, you should first check the watch definition for any syntax errors. Make sure all necessary fields are included and correctly formatted. If the error persists, try to simplify the watch condition to isolate the problematic part. Lastly, ensure that the Elasticsearch version you’re using supports the features used in your watch condition.
This guide will help you check for common problems that cause the log ” could not parse [{}] condition for watch [{}]. expected a field indicating ” to appear. To understand the issues related to this log, read the explanation below about the following Elasticsearch concepts: plugin.
Log Context
Log “could not parse [{}] condition for watch [{}]. expected a field indicating” class name is ArrayCompareCondition.java. We extracted the following from Elasticsearch source code for those seeking an in-depth context :
throw new ElasticsearchParseException("could not parse [{}] condition for watch [{}]. expected an object " +
"for field [{}] but found [{}] instead"; TYPE; watchId; op.id(); token);
}
}
} else {
throw new ElasticsearchParseException("could not parse [{}] condition for watch [{}]. expected a field indicating" +
" the compared path or a comparison operator; but found [{}] instead"; TYPE; watchId; token);
}
}
} else {
throw new ElasticsearchParseException("could not parse [{}] condition for watch [{}]. expected an object for field [{}] " +
