Are your Make scenarios running smoothly—or are hidden warnings quietly sabotaging your automation? In my work with Fortune 500 clients, I’ve seen teams lose hours (and dollars) because they ignored the subtle alerts Make throws their way. Right now, you could be facing incomplete executions, stalled data flows, or storage overloads without even realizing it. That means your workflows look “green” on the dashboard—but behind the scenes, they’re teetering on the edge.
In the next few minutes, you’ll discover the Types of Warnings in Make scenarios that every automation expert must master. You’ll learn how to spot ExecutionInterruptedError and OutOfSpaceError before they derail your process—and more importantly, how to handle them so your scenarios never skip a beat. If you’re still treating warnings like minor nuisances, you’re one mistake away from a full-blown outage. Let’s fix that gap today.
Why 98% of Automation Fails (And How to Be in the 2%)
Most teams treat warnings as cosmetic. They see a yellow sign, shrug, and move on—until it’s too late. Here’s what they miss:
- Non-blocking alerts can accumulate, causing silent data loss.
- No scheduling impact lulls you into a false sense of security.
- Consecutive error counters reset on warnings, masking real issues.
If you ignore these warning types now, then you’ll pay with downtime later. But if you implement the right fixes, you’ll build a resilient, self-healing automation powerhouse.
5 Crucial Types of Warnings Every Make User Must Know
Here are the core warning categories in Make scenarios:
- ExecutionInterruptedError – Runtime exceeded limits.
- OutOfSpaceError – Storage capacity reached.
- BundleValidationWarning – Data schema mismatches.
- RateLimitWarning – API hit thresholds.
- DeprecationNotice – Module or endpoint phased out.
What Is a Warning in Make? (Featured Snippet)
A warning in Make is a non-blocking alert from a module, item mapping, or error handler that informs you of an issue requiring attention without disabling your scenario’s scheduling or counting as a consecutive error.
How to Handle ExecutionInterruptedError Like a Pro
When a scenario runs longer than 40 minutes (5 minutes on Free), Make triggers ExecutionInterruptedError. Your active bundle stops mid-flow—but future runs continue. That means partial data, missed triggers, and frustrated stakeholders.
- Split Your Scenario: Divide a 20-module flow into two 10-module scenarios.
- Lower Module Limits: Set search modules’ Limit to smaller batches.
- Batch Requests: Use JSON aggregator + HTTP app to chunk data.
- API Optimization: Check app docs for bulk endpoints.
“By cutting my scenario in half, I shaved 60% off execution time,” says one automation lead. Imagine turning a 50-minute run into two smooth 20-minute executions—no more mid-execution dropouts.
3 Battle-Tested Fixes for OutOfSpaceError
When your data store or incomplete execution storage fills up, Make throws OutOfSpaceError. Again, the scenario ends but future schedules persist. You get no new data until you clear space.
- Backup Data Store: Use Resume error handler to overflow gracefully.
- Data Audit: Regularly purge or archive old records.
- Plan for Growth: Review Make pricing tiers for higher quotas.
If you automate these steps, then you’ll never hit a storage ceiling again. Future pacing: You wake up to clean dashboards, not chaos.
Warning vs. Error: The Million-Dollar Difference
| Attribute | Warning | Error |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduling Impact | None | Disabled |
| Consecutive Count | Not counted | Counts |
| User Alert | Yellow sign | Red sign |
| Action Required | Recommended | Mandatory |
Comparison: ExecutionInterruptedError vs. OutOfSpaceError
- Root Cause: Runtime limit vs. storage cap
- Symptom: Partial bundle drop vs. no new bundles
- Fix Timeline: Immediate split vs. data cleanup
“A warning isn’t a breakdown—it’s a built-in safety valve. Use it.”
The Hidden Perks of Proactive Warning Management
When you treat warnings as signals—rather than nuisances—you unlock:
- Continuous Operations: No surprise downtime.
- Cost Efficiency: Optimal API and storage usage.
- Scalability: Confidently expand your workflows.
What to Do in the Next 24 Hours
- Audit your scenario logs for any yellow signs in the last 30 days.
- Implement a split or batch strategy for any long-running flows.
- Set up a recurring data store cleanup with the Resume handler.
- Document these changes in your team’s runbook.
If you follow this plan, then by tomorrow evening you’ll sleep easy knowing your automations are bulletproof.
- ExecutionInterruptedError
- A runtime limit warning when a scenario exceeds its allowed execution time, resulting in incomplete processing of bundles.
- OutOfSpaceError
- A storage capacity warning from data store modules indicating no additional data can be written until space is freed.
