AEM Purge Scheduler does not provide interval or cron field

Question

Hi There,

I have created a purge scheduler config using local SDK, printed and saved configuration. However in config fields cron or interval field is missing. I deployed it on dev instance, however it did not run since last 4 days. Documentation for same does not specify how frequently does the purge scheduler runs. Some page quotes that it runs once a week.

Is there a way to change this schedule to run it more frequently or force trigger it

SantoshSai · Accepted Answer

@bagwanpankaj Unfortunately, you cannot change or control the purge scheduler programmatically in AEMaaCS. However, if you need more frequent or targeted purging, here are a few options:Custom workflow cleanup service (with caution)You can create a custom OSGi service that:Queries the var/workflow/instances path (using JCR or Workflow APIs).Filters completed workflows older than a specific threshold.Deletes them via WorkflowSession or JCR session (with care).

SantoshSai · Answer

Hi @bagwanpankaj,In AEMaaCS:The purge services (eg. com.adobe.granite.workflow.purge.Scheduler) are managed internally by Adobe.Adobe removed the cronExpression/scheduler.expression fields from customer configuration to avoid overload and ensure consistent system performance across Cloud environments.The purge job typically runs weekly, but the exact timing is not always guaranteed or exposed.If purge isn't running for more than a week, or content is growing unexpectedly:Raise a DayCare/Support ticket with Adobe.They can inspect job logs and force trigger if necessary.

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