How to Handle Incomplete Executions in Make.com

When you build complex automations in make.com, some scenario runs may stop before they finish. These interruptions are called incomplete executions, and knowing how to manage them is essential for keeping your workflows reliable and your data accurate.

This step-by-step guide explains what incomplete executions are, why they happen, and how to configure the options that control what make.com does when a run cannot finish normally.

What Are Incomplete Executions in Make.com?

An incomplete execution is a scenario run that started, processed at least one operation, and then stopped unexpectedly before completing all modules.

In make.com, a run can become incomplete for several reasons:

• A module returns an error that stops the execution.
• The execution reaches a limit (operations, data size, or time).
• A connection or API call fails and is not automatically retried.
• A user cancels a running scenario.

When this happens, make.com records the partial run as an incomplete execution so you can review it and decide what to do next.

Where to Find Incomplete Executions in Make.com

You manage incomplete runs from the scenario details interface.

1. Open your scenario in make.com.
2. Switch to the History or Executions tab (depending on your UI).
3. Filter or sort by status to find items marked as Incomplete.
4. Click an individual execution to open its detailed overview.

Inside the execution detail, you will see a timeline of modules processed so far, the module where the execution stopped, and the options available for handling that incomplete run.

Key Options for Incomplete Executions in Make.com

When an execution does not complete, make.com offers several options so you can choose the safest way to proceed. The exact labels may differ slightly depending on future UI changes, but the behaviors remain consistent.

Option 1: Resume the Incomplete Execution

Use this option when the root cause of the interruption has been fixed and you want the execution to continue from the point where it stopped.

How to resume:

1. Open the incomplete execution in make.com.
2. Review the module where the execution stopped and the error message.
3. Fix the cause (for example, update credentials or correct data).
4. Click the Resume option for that execution.

What happens when you resume:

• The scenario reuses the existing input data from the last unprocessed module.
• Modules previously executed in the same run are not repeated.
• The execution continues forward as if it had never stopped.

Use resume when you want to avoid creating duplicates in external services and when the partial processing that already happened is correct.

Option 2: Repeat the Incomplete Execution

Choose this option when it is safer to start the entire run again from the beginning, even if some steps might repeat in external systems.

How to repeat:

1. Open the incomplete execution record.
2. Check which modules already ran and whether they changed external data.
3. Select the Repeat option.

What happens when you repeat:

• make.com starts a new execution using the same original bundle (input data) as the incomplete run.
• All modules are processed again, from the first to the last.
• Any side effects from the original partial run might occur a second time (for example, duplicate records or messages).

Use repeat when the original incomplete execution produced invalid results, or when you need to recalculate the entire sequence from scratch.

Option 3: Ignore the Incomplete Execution

This option marks the incomplete run as handled without resuming or repeating it.

How to ignore:

1. Open the incomplete execution detail.
2. Verify that it is safe not to continue processing.
3. Choose the Ignore option.

What happens when you ignore:

• The execution remains in history but is marked as resolved.
• No additional modules are executed for that run.
• Future executions are not affected by this decision.

Use ignore when the incomplete data is no longer needed, or when repeating would risk creating inconsistent or duplicate results.

Configuring Scenario Behavior for Incomplete Executions in Make.com

Beyond handling individual runs, you can define how each scenario should behave when errors occur so that fewer executions end up incomplete.

Set the Default Error Handling in Make.com

Each module can use different error handling rules. Proper configuration minimizes unexpected incomplete runs.

1. Open your scenario in make.com.
2. Click on a module that often fails (for example, an HTTP or app module).
3. Open Advanced settings or Error handling.
4. Define how errors are processed, such as:

• Ignore errors (where safe to do so).
• Rollback or Stop when an error occurs.
• Break the route or continue with alternative logic.

Use these controls to decide whether an error should stop the entire execution or just skip the problematic item.

Use Error Handlers to Reduce Incomplete Runs

Error handlers are special routes in make.com that process errors without turning every failure into an incomplete execution.

1. Click the wrench icon next to a module.
2. Add an Error handler route.
3. Configure actions such as logging the error, sending a notification, or writing details to a spreadsheet.

By catching recoverable errors inside a handler, you can keep a scenario running even when individual items fail, significantly lowering the number of incomplete runs.

Best Practices for Managing Incomplete Executions in Make.com

Use the following practices to keep your automations stable and reduce manual work:

• Monitor execution history regularly: Review the history tab and filter by incomplete status.
• Standardize how your team responds: Decide when to resume, repeat, or ignore based on the type of process (financial, notifications, data sync, etc.).
• Document error causes: Record recurrent issues so you can improve your scenario logic or external systems.
• Add alerts: Use email or chat notifications from a dedicated scenario that warns you when incomplete executions exceed a threshold.
• Test with sample data: Before going live, run test data through your scenario to catch configuration problems that might cause incomplete runs.

Example Workflow: Handling a Single Incomplete Execution in Make.com

Below is a simple checklist you can follow every time you see a new incomplete run:

1. Open the incomplete execution in the history view.
2. Identify the module that failed and read the associated error message.
3. Check whether any external actions (such as emails, messages, or records) were already created.
4. Decide between three options:
   • Resume if the data already processed is correct and the cause of the error has been fixed.
   • Repeat if the entire flow must be redone from the beginning.
   • Ignore if the data is obsolete or the scenario run is no longer needed.
5. After acting, note the cause and update your scenario configuration or documentation if necessary.

Additional Resources for Optimizing Make.com Automations

To deepen your understanding of how incomplete executions work, review the official documentation on the options related to incomplete executions at help.make.com.

If you need expert help designing robust, error-resilient workflows, implementation specialists at Consultevo can assist with scenario architecture, error handling, and performance optimization.

By mastering the options for incomplete executions in make.com and applying these best practices, you can keep your automations stable, reduce manual intervention, and ensure that every critical process finishes reliably.

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