How to Use Scenario History in Make.com

The scenario history feature in make.com helps you analyze past executions, inspect module data, debug failures, and improve the reliability of your automations.

This step-by-step guide explains how to open scenario history, filter and inspect runs, review errors, download data, and manage your historical records efficiently.

Understanding Scenario History in Make.com

Scenario history is a detailed log of each time a scenario runs. It shows when the scenario executed, which modules were used, what data was processed, and whether the run was successful, incomplete, or ended with an error.

Scenario history in make.com is essential for:

• Tracing individual executions and data paths.
• Finding the exact reason a scenario failed.
• Verifying that data was sent to the correct apps.
• Downloading historical data for audits or reports.

How to Open Scenario History in Make.com

You can open scenario history directly from the scenario detail screen in make.com.

1. Sign in to your make.com account and open the Scenarios section.

2. Select the scenario whose history you want to review.

3. In the scenario editor, find and click the History icon or tab.

4. The scenario history panel opens, listing previous executions with timestamps and status indicators.

Each line in the list represents one execution and includes key details such as start time, duration, number of operations, and final status.

Reading Scenario History Statuses in Make.com

Every run in the scenario history has a status that summarizes what happened.

• Success – The scenario executed as designed and all modules completed.
• Error – At least one module encountered a problem that stopped the execution.
• Incomplete – The run started but did not finish, often due to limits, manual stop, or other constraints.
• Scheduled / Waiting – The execution is planned but not yet finished, relevant when using scheduling or queues.

These statuses let you quickly find problematic executions in make.com without opening each run individually.

Using Filters and Search in Make.com Scenario History

When your automations run frequently, scenario history can contain a large number of executions. Use filters to find the runs you care about.

Filter by date and time

Limit the visible history to a certain period:

• Specify a start and end date.
• Narrow the list to a time range when a problem occurred.
• Compare behavior before and after a scenario change.

Filter by status

Focus on runs with specific outcomes:

• Show only runs with errors to debug recurring issues.
• Show only successful runs to confirm that a fix worked.
• Combine filters to examine patterns for a particular day and status.

Search for particular executions

Use search tools in make.com scenario history (when available) to look for:

• Certain record identifiers.
• Specific time windows.
• Executions related to an incident you are investigating.

Inspecting a Single Execution in Make.com

To see what happened inside a specific run, open its detailed view.

1. From the scenario history list, click a row representing the execution you want to inspect.

2. The editor displays the scenario with icons or markers along the flow indicating how far the execution reached.

3. Select a module in the scenario canvas to view its input and output bundles for that run.

The detailed execution view lets you track how data moved between modules in make.com and where an issue occurred.

Viewing input and output bundles

For each module in the execution, you can typically see:

• Input – Data received from the previous step or trigger.
• Output – Data that the module produced, including mapped fields.
• Metadata – Information such as time, operation counts, or HTTP status codes for some connectors.

Use this to confirm that your mapping is correct and that your modules in make.com are receiving the data you expect.

Analyzing Errors in Make.com Scenario History

When a scenario fails, scenario history is the best place to find details and understand why.

Locate error runs

To focus on failures:

1. Open scenario history for the scenario.

2. Filter by the Error status, or visually scan for error indicators.

3. Select a failed execution to open its details.

Open module error details

Inside the detailed view, modules that caused the error are usually highlighted. Click the module to read:

• The exact error message returned by the app or service.
• Any error code or HTTP status code.
• The input data that triggered the failure.

This information helps you fix issues in make.com by adjusting mappings, data types, authentication, or module settings.

Common follow-up actions

After reviewing errors in scenario history, you can:

• Correct mapping rules or data transformations.
• Update credentials or reconnect integrations.
• Add error handling modules, routers, or filters.
• Re-run the corrected scenario to confirm the fix.

Downloading and Exporting Data from Scenario History

Many users rely on scenario history in make.com to gather data for analysis, reporting, or troubleshooting offline.

When download or export options are available for a scenario run, you can:

• Export bundles for a module in structured formats (for example, JSON).
• Download logs or result data for compliance checks.
• Share data samples with your team or with support specialists.

Use exports to compare historic data with current behavior after configuration changes.

Managing Scenario History Retention in Make.com

Scenario history occupies storage and may be subject to plan limits or retention rules.

Typical management tasks include:

• Reviewing how long history is stored under your subscription.
• Understanding how many operations and runs are kept.
• Cleaning old logs if manual removal options are provided.

Regularly reviewing retention policies ensures that your make.com workspace keeps the right balance between traceability and resource use.

Best Practices for Using Make.com Scenario History

Follow these practices to get the most from scenario history in make.com:

• Check history after changes – Whenever you modify a scenario, monitor the next few runs in scenario history to confirm everything works.
• Use clear naming – Name modules descriptively so you can quickly identify where issues occur in the execution view.
• Document recurrent errors – Keep notes on frequent failures and resolutions to speed up future troubleshooting.
• Leverage filters – Use date and status filters to navigate large volumes of executions efficiently.

Additional Resources for Make.com Users

To deepen your understanding of scenario history and related features, review the official documentation:

Scenario history article on the Make.com help center

If you need strategic automation guidance or long-term support around tools such as make.com, consult an automation and integration specialist:

Automation consulting and integration services

By incorporating scenario history into your regular workflow, you can maintain stable, predictable automations in make.com and resolve issues quickly whenever they arise.

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