Ignore Error Handler

Ignore error handler – three words that can save your automation from catastrophic downtime. Every minute you lose because a single faulty bundle halts your scenario costs precious hours, wasted resources, and missed opportunities. In my work with Fortune 500 clients, I’ve seen critical processes grind to a standstill over one null value or malformed JSON. But what if you could skip the glitches, keep your workflows humming, and mark every run as a success? That’s exactly what the Ignore error handler does.

Most teams discover this feature only after they’ve been burned – a scenario disabled, scheduling paused indefinitely. But in the next 200 words, you’ll learn the shortcut top automation architects use to maintain resilient process flows. Scarcity: only a handful of Make (Integromat) power users leverage this hack. Value: you’ll implement it today and never lose another scheduled run to non-critical errors.

Why 90% of Automation Runs Crash (And How to Be in the 10%)

When a single bundle validation error sneaks through, the default behavior is to halt and disable your scenario. That leads to:

• Missed deadlines
• Manual restarts
• Hidden revenue loss

The Hidden Cost of Ignoring Workflow Resilience

You might think errors are rare. In reality, faulty input from third-party APIs, user typos, or null fields trigger BundleValidationError dozens of times per month. Multiply that by your scenario count, and downtime skyrockets.

“Automation isn’t about perfection – it’s about resilience. The Ignore error handler is your shock absorber.”

What Is the Ignore Error Handler? (Definition + Benefits)

What is the Ignore Error Handler?

The Ignore error handler is a module-level error management feature that skips any bundle throwing an error, removes it from the flow, and lets the scenario proceed seamlessly.

Key benefits:

• Continuous Operations: Scheduled runs stay active, even if 1 out of 100 bundles fails.
• Reduced Maintenance: No more manual resets or scenario re-enables.
• Focused Alerts: Isolate critical failures without noise from non-impactful data glitches.

How the Ignore Error Handler Works Under the Hood

When a module executes, Make wraps its logic in a try-catch. With the Ignore option enabled, the catch block fires and:

1. Flags the bundle as “ignored.”
2. Removes it from the active flow.
3. Proceeds to the next bundle without incrementing error counters.

The overall run status remains “Success.” This simple shift prevents your scenario from being disabled under the weight of minor issues.

Pattern Interrupt: Have you ever lost half a day troubleshooting a null-field error? Imagine never touching that scenario again.

5 Proven Steps to Implement the Ignore Error Handler

1. Identify the Pain Modules: Pinpoint modules prone to incorrect data inputs (e.g., “Update a record”).
2. Right-Click to Add: In the scenario editor, right-click the module causing errors.
3. Select “Add error handler”: Choose the Ignore option from the dropdown menu.
4. Save and Test: Run your scenario with a mix of valid and invalid bundles to confirm it skips errors.
5. Monitor Alerts: Optionally, send failed-bundle details to an email or Slack for review, ensuring no data slip-through.

Step #3: Choosing the Right Module for Error Handling

Focus on modules that: handle external APIs, write to mandatory databases, or parse unpredictable user inputs.

3 Scenarios Where Ignoring Errors Is a Game-Changer

• Bulk Imports: Skip rows with bad data while processing thousands.
• API Aggregation: Continue combining feeds even if one endpoint returns a malformed response.
• Iteration Loops: Remove problematic items mid-loop and finish the cycle.

Tweetable: “Skipping a bad bundle can save hours in downtime. Use the Ignore error handler for unstoppable automation.”

Ignore vs Default vs Retry: Which Error Handler Wins?

Choosing the right error strategy can make or break your processes. Here’s a quick comparison:

• Default: Stops & disables scenario – high safety, low resilience.
• Retry: Attempts the same bundle again – useful for transient network issues.
• Ignore: Skips the bundle completely – perfect for non-critical, data-driven errors.

If your errors are systematic (bad data), then Ignore is your champion. If they’re transient (timeout), use Retry. Default should be your last resort.

Future Pacing: Imagine Your Processes on Autopilot

In 30 days, your scenarios will:

• Run on schedule without manual resets.
• Log only true, actionable errors.
• Free up your team to focus on optimization, not firefighting.

That’s not a pipe dream—that’s what top automation teams achieve using the Ignore error handler.

What To Do in the Next 24 Hours

1. Audit your top 5 busiest scenarios for modules with frequent validation errors.
2. Add the Ignore error handler to those modules following the 5-step guide above.
3. Set up a simple alert for ignored bundles (email or Slack) for weekly review.

If you’re not seeing at least a 50% reduction in scenario interruptions within a week, refine your target modules and experiment with combining Ignore + Retry patterns.

Key Term: Bundle

An individual unit of data processed by a scenario module.

Key Term: Scenario

A defined workflow in Make that connects modules to automate tasks.

Key Term: BundleValidationError

An error thrown when required fields are missing or data types mismatch.