Does AppSheet rerun the Bot set up incase of errors?

AppSheet AppSheet Q&A
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Does AppSheet rerun incase of automation errors if so, is there a way where to check it? because I checked the log entries table and it looks like the entry went through despite the error message.

Error Message:

Name
Process for Add record to Log Entries

Created TimeStamp
7/17/2024 11:03:53 PM

Status
Error

Current Step
Process for Add record to Log Entries-returnStep

Error Message
Stop executing after step Add record to Log Entries, because the request took too long to process.

Execution Time (In seconds)
178

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Monitoring and Handling Automation Errors in AppSheet

  1. Check Automation Monitor:
  • Go to Automation in the AppSheet Editor.
  • Select Monitor to view logs and errors.
  1. Review Log Entries:
  • Check the Log Entries table for error messages and statuses.
  1. Set Up Error Notifications:
  • Create a bot to notify you when an error occurs.
  • Trigger: When a new row in Log Entries has status “Error.”
  • Action: Send an email with error details.
  1. Manually Rerun Automations:
  • Identify failed steps from logs.
  • Manually trigger the automation by editing the relevant record.

Example Configuration:

Bot Name: Error Notification BotEvent: New row added to Log Entries with status “Error.”

Action: Send Email with error details:

  • Subject: “AppSheet Automation Error”
  • Body: “Error in automation: [Error Message], Time: [Created TimeStamp]”

By following these steps, you can monitor and handle automation errors efficiently.