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Compliance search is not returning any data (Powershell)
At our organization, we have an SOP for purging phishing emails from all mailboxes. Part of that is creating a search and then examining it for any legit emails before going on to the purge step. The...
Seems quite similar case with this, please try to fix by the following:
- Verify Role Assignments:
- Go to Purview > Roles & Permissions and confirm you're in the Organization Management group.
- Do the same in Exchange Admin Center—these groups are granular and must be assigned separately.
- Run Search via Portal: As a test, create the same search in the Purview portal. If it returns results there, the issue is likely with how PowerShell is linking the search to your user context.
- Check for Ownership Issues: Searches might only be visible to the user who created them. If automation or service accounts are used, make sure they have the right visibility.
- Audit Logs: Review audit logs in Purview to confirm whether the search actually processed any mailboxes.
- Module Versions: Ensure you’re using the latest version of the ExchangeOnlineManagement and Security & Compliance modules. Older versions can cause silent failures.