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Error Handlers + "Should this step be considered a success"


Steps like tables and spreadsheets have this option in configuration:

“Should this step be considered a success if no search results are found?”

 

If you’re using an error handler, should you say “yes” or “no”?

My instinct would be that if nothing is found, it is considered an error and it would follow the error pathway… but I’m not 100% certain. 

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Troy Tessalone
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Hi @Hugaluga 

Try using Paths instead of an Error Handler.

https://help.zapier.com/hc/en-us/articles/8496288555917


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  • August 29, 2024

I can do that.

I guess I’m just curious what qualifies as an error. Does a failed table lookup qualify as an error in this system? If so an error handler seems like the appropriate tool.


Troy Tessalone
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@Hugaluga 

“Should this step be considered a success if no search results are found?” = YES

Zap step will continue if no results are found.

So, use Paths.

 

“Should this step be considered a success if no search results are found?” = NO

Zap step will result in an error.

So, use Error Handler.