Retry a policy Generally available; Added in 6.6.0

POST /{index}/_ilm/retry

Retry running the lifecycle policy for an index that is in the ERROR step. The API sets the policy back to the step where the error occurred and runs the step. Use the explain lifecycle state API to determine whether an index is in the ERROR step. ##Required authorization

  • Index privileges: manage_ilm

Path parameters

  • index string Required

    The name of the indices (comma-separated) whose failed lifecycle step is to be retry

Responses

  • 200 application/json
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    • acknowledged boolean Required

      For a successful response, this value is always true. On failure, an exception is returned instead.
POST /{index}/_ilm/retry 
POST /my-index-000001/_ilm/retry

curl \
 --request POST 'http://api.example.com/{index}/_ilm/retry'

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