How to Handle Incomplete Executions in Make.com

When automating workflows in make.com, some scenario runs may stop before finishing. These are called incomplete executions, and learning how to manage them correctly ensures your data remains consistent and your automations stay reliable.

What Are Incomplete Executions in Make.com?

An incomplete execution is a scenario run that started but did not successfully reach the end of the scenario. Make.com pauses or stops these runs so that you can check what happened and decide what to do next.

Typical reasons for incomplete executions include:

• Temporary connection issues to external services
• API rate limits or quota problems
• Incorrect module configuration or mapping
• Unexpected data formats or validation errors
• Authorization or permission errors

Every incomplete execution is stored with detailed information so that you can safely review and retry it.

Where to Find Incomplete Executions in Make.com

You can view incomplete executions directly from your scenario. To find them:

1. Open the scenario in make.com.
2. Click the History or Executions section in the scenario panel.
3. Switch to the tab labeled Incomplete (or similar, depending on your interface).
4. Browse the list of incomplete runs with timestamps and status details.

From this area, you can open each execution to inspect the path it took through your scenario.

Understanding the Incomplete Execution Detail in Make.com

When you open one incomplete execution, make.com shows a detailed view of what happened at every step. The key parts of the detail view typically include:

• Timeline of modules: Each module that was executed before the run stopped.
• Input data: What data the module received.
• Output data: What the module produced, if it ran successfully.
• Error message: The reason the execution stopped, if available.

This detail view is crucial for deciding whether it is safe to retry the execution or whether you should adjust your scenario first.

Prepare Your Scenario Before Retrying in Make.com

Before you retry an incomplete execution, always verify that your scenario is now able to succeed. Follow these preparation steps:

1. Identify the failing module: In the execution detail, look for the module that shows an error state.
2. Read the error message: Review the exact error description to understand why the run stopped.
3. Fix configuration issues: Update mappings, filters, or connection settings in the scenario as needed.
4. Test with a sample run: Manually run the scenario with test data to confirm that similar inputs no longer fail.
5. Confirm external services: Ensure that external apps or APIs used by make.com are reachable and authorized.

Only when you are confident that the cause of the failure is resolved should you proceed to retry the stored execution.

How to Retry an Incomplete Execution in Make.com

Once you are ready, you can retry incomplete executions directly from the incomplete executions list. The general process is:

1. Open your scenario in make.com.
2. Go to the Executions or History section.
3. Select the Incomplete tab.
4. Locate the execution you want to retry.
5. Click to open the execution detail.
6. Use the Retry button or option in the interface.

When you retry, the execution starts again from the beginning of the scenario, using the original input data that was stored with that run.

What Happens When You Retry in Make.com

On retry, the platform processes the same data through the same modules, but under your updated configuration. Keep in mind the following points:

• All modules may run again, not only the one that failed.
• Data may be sent again to external apps or APIs.
• You may create duplicates in other systems if they do not handle idempotency.
• Filters and routes may behave differently if your scenario logic has changed.

Because of these factors, always double-check the potential impact of resending data.

Important Limitations When Retrying in Make.com

There are several limitations you must understand before retrying incomplete executions:

• Scope of retry: The platform retries the entire execution, not a single module.
• External side effects: Any previous partial changes made in third-party apps might not roll back automatically.
• Data changes over time: External data that your scenario depends on may have changed since the original run.
• Module availability: If a service has been disconnected or removed from the scenario, the retry may fail again.

Because incomplete executions preserve the original inputs, they can be retried even if the live data in external systems is now different, but that can also cause inconsistencies if not carefully considered.

Best Practices for Safe Retries in Make.com

To reduce risk when dealing with incomplete executions, follow these best practices:

• Review every failed module before hitting retry.
• Confirm that external systems can safely receive the same data again.
• Implement unique identifiers in your scenario to avoid duplicates.
• Use filters and conditions to skip already processed items if needed.
• Add logging modules to record what happens during retried runs.

These practices help you maintain accurate records and avoid inconsistent states across your integrated apps.

Delete or Ignore Incomplete Executions in Make.com

Not every incomplete execution needs to be retried. In some cases, it is safer to ignore or delete it:

• The data is outdated or no longer relevant.
• The external system has already been updated manually.
• Retrying would clearly lead to duplicate records or errors.

From the incomplete executions list, you can usually remove selected executions so they no longer appear as pending items. This keeps your history clean and focused on issues that still matter.

Monitor and Optimize Your Scenarios in Make.com

Handling incomplete executions is only one part of maintaining healthy automations. To reduce how often these events occur:

• Regularly review scenario history for recurring error patterns.
• Improve error handling using filters, routers, and conditional logic.
• Break large or complex workflows into smaller, more stable scenarios.
• Use scheduling and rate limits that respect external API constraints.

Better scenario design lowers the frequency of failures and makes incomplete executions easier to analyze when they do happen.

Learn More About Make.com Incomplete Executions

For a deep dive into the official behavior and rules around incomplete executions, consult the original documentation from the platform provider. You can read the official guide here: Retrying incomplete executions in Make.

If you want expert help designing robust scenarios, optimizing error handling, or improving your automation strategy, you can also reach out to specialized consultants at Consultevo.

By understanding how incomplete executions work and how to retry them safely, you can keep your make.com scenarios reliable, prevent data inconsistencies, and maintain confidence in your automated workflows.

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