How to Handle Incomplete Executions in Make.com

When you build automations in make.com, some scenario runs can stop before they finish. These are called incomplete executions, and understanding how to find and fix them is essential to keep your make.com workflows stable and your data consistent.

This step-by-step guide explains what incomplete executions are, why they happen, where to see them, and how to resolve or prevent them inside make.com.

What Are Incomplete Executions in Make.com?

An incomplete execution is a scenario run that did not process all modules successfully. It usually stopped due to an error, a limit, or a manual interruption. Make.com stores these runs so you can inspect, resume, or safely discard them.

Incomplete executions can occur in any scenario, for example when:

• A module returns an error from an external service.
• Your account or app connection hits a rate or quota limit.
• A data mapping issue causes a validation error.
• An execution is stopped manually or by a timeout.

By reviewing these runs, you can decide whether to reprocess data, correct your settings, or safely ignore the failed items.

How to Find Incomplete Executions in Make.com

You can access all incomplete executions directly from the scenario detail view in make.com.

Step 1: Open the Scenario in Make.com

1. Sign in to your make.com account.
2. Go to the Scenarios section.
3. Click the scenario whose executions you want to check.

This opens the scenario editor, where you can view the execution history and details.

Step 2: Open the Incomplete Executions Panel

1. In the scenario editor, locate the bottom panel with execution information.
2. Click the tab or link labeled Incomplete executions (or similar, depending on the interface language of make.com).

You will see a list of executions that did not complete successfully, including timestamps and basic status information.

How to Inspect an Incomplete Execution in Make.com

Before you decide what to do with an incomplete execution, you should preview its details and understand what went wrong.

Step 3: Open Execution Details

1. In the Incomplete executions list, click a specific execution.
2. The execution detail view opens, showing the path the data took through your scenario in make.com.

In this view, you can see:

• Which modules ran successfully.
• Where the execution stopped.
• Any returned errors or warnings.
• Input and output bundles for each module.

Step 4: Analyze the Error or Stop Point

Look at the last executed module to understand why the execution failed or paused. Common causes include:

• HTTP or API errors such as 4xx or 5xx responses.
• Authentication failures due to expired tokens or revoked access.
• Validation errors when mandatory fields are missing or incorrectly formatted.
• Quota or rate limits enforced by the connected service.

Based on this information, you can decide whether to fix the scenario, retry the execution, or remove it.

How to Resolve Incomplete Executions in Make.com

After you understand the cause, you have several options for handling each incomplete run in make.com.

Option 1: Fix the Scenario and Re-run

If the problem comes from your scenario design or data mapping, update the scenario first.

1. Return to the scenario editor in make.com.
2. Adjust module settings, mappings, or filters.
3. Save the scenario.
4. Use the Run once feature or wait for the next scheduled or triggered run.

In some cases, you may need to manually reprocess affected records from your source system if the original data is no longer available in the incomplete execution.

Option 2: Resume or Manually Reprocess Data

Depending on the module and context, you may be able to reprocess the same data.

• Identify the data item (such as a record ID, email, or file) in the incomplete execution.
• Use your source application to send the item again, or trigger the scenario with the same input.
• Watch the scenario in make.com as it runs to confirm the problem is resolved.

Always verify downstream systems to ensure no duplicates or missing records are created.

Option 3: Delete Incomplete Executions in Make.com

If you decide that an incomplete run is no longer needed, you can remove it.

1. In the Incomplete executions tab for the scenario, select one or more executions.
2. Click the option to Delete or Remove them.
3. Confirm the deletion.

Deleting incomplete executions in make.com helps keep your execution list clean, but it does not change any data that has already been processed in connected systems.

Best Practices to Prevent Incomplete Executions in Make.com

While errors can never be fully eliminated, several configuration choices in make.com reduce the number of incomplete executions.

Use Error Handlers and Routers

Design your scenario so that unexpected responses are caught and handled gracefully.

• Add Error handlers to modules that often fail.
• Route failed bundles to a different path for logging or notification.
• Store error details in a log table or spreadsheet for review.

Validate Data Before Critical Steps

To avoid preventable validation errors, use helper modules in make.com.

• Check required fields before calling external APIs.
• Normalize formats such as dates, phone numbers, or email addresses.
• Use filters to block incomplete or malformed records.

Monitor Execution History Regularly

Regular monitoring helps you catch issues before they impact a large volume of data.

• Review the History and Incomplete executions tabs regularly.
• Set up notification paths that alert you when errors occur.
• Track error rates over time to identify recurring problems.

Where to Learn More About Make.com Incomplete Executions

For the official and most up-to-date description of incomplete executions in make.com, including interface screenshots and any recent changes, see the original help article at this Make help center page.

If you need strategic help designing robust automations or improving error handling across many scenarios, you can also work with automation specialists such as Consultevo, who focus on scalable workflow architectures.

Summary: Keeping Make.com Executions Stable

Incomplete executions are a normal but important part of running automations in make.com. By regularly reviewing them, understanding why each one failed, and applying best practices for error handling and data validation, you can significantly improve the reliability of your workflows.

Use the incomplete executions panel to:

• Locate any scenario runs that did not finish.
• Inspect the exact step where processing stopped.
• Decide whether to fix, retry, or safely delete each run.

With a consistent process for managing these executions in make.com, your automations will be more predictable, easier to maintain, and less likely to lose or duplicate data.

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