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Troubleshooting: Control 1.19 - eDiscovery for Agent Interactions

Last Updated: February 2026

Common Issues

Issue Cause Resolution
Search returns no results Query syntax error Validate KeyQL syntax
Cannot create case Missing permissions Assign eDiscovery Manager role
Export failing Large result set Split search or increase timeout
Hold not preserving Location not specified Add correct locations to hold
Audit events missing Audit not enabled Enable unified audit logging

Detailed Troubleshooting

Issue: Search Returns No Results

Symptoms: Content search completes but shows zero items

Diagnostic Steps:

  1. Verify query syntax is valid KeyQL
  2. Check date range includes content period
  3. Verify locations are correctly specified

Resolution:

  • Test with broader query first
  • Remove date filters to test
  • Verify agent content exists in specified locations
  • Check for retention policy deletions

Issue: Cannot Create eDiscovery Case

Symptoms: Error when attempting to create case in the unified eDiscovery experience at purview.microsoft.com

Resolution:

  • Verify eDiscovery Manager role assignment
  • Check for Conditional Access blocking the Purview portal
  • Verify E5 or appropriate license for the unified eDiscovery experience
  • Wait 24 hours after role assignment

Escalation Path

  1. Purview eDiscovery Admin - Case and search configuration
  2. Legal/Compliance - Hold requirements
  3. Microsoft Support - Platform issues

Known Limitations

Limitation Impact Workaround
Search limit 1000 items preview Large searches need export Use export for full results
Export can take hours Delays for large datasets Plan ahead
Some agent content locations Not all Dataverse content searchable Document limitations
Copilot activity condition scope May not cover all AI agent types Combine with KeyQL queries for broader coverage

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