Briefly, this error occurs when Elasticsearch is unable to execute an input for a watch, which is part of the alerting feature. This could be due to incorrect watch configuration, insufficient permissions, or issues with the data being monitored. To resolve this, you can check the watch configuration for errors, ensure the user has the necessary permissions, or investigate the data source for any inconsistencies or issues. Additionally, checking the Elasticsearch logs can provide more detailed information about the cause of the error.
This guide will help you check for common problems that cause the log ” failed to execute [{}] input for watch [{}] ” to appear. To understand the issues related to this log, read the explanation below about the following Elasticsearch concepts: plugin.
Log Context
Log “failed to execute [{}] input for watch [{}]” classname is ExecutableChainInput.java.
We extracted the following from Elasticsearch source code for those seeking an in-depth context :
payloads.put(tuple.v1(); result.payload().data());
}
return new ChainInput.Result(results; new Payload.Simple(payloads));
} catch (Exception e) {
logger.error(new ParameterizedMessage("failed to execute [{}] input for watch [{}]"; TYPE; ctx.watch().id()); e);
return new ChainInput.Result(e);
}
}
}
