I have a path that branches out three times. All of the tests operate as intended but it will not let me publish. How can I get past this error?
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Cannot publish zap due to path error
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- Zapier Staff
Hey
Can you share a screenshot of the error you are seeing as well? This will help me understand what could be causing this error.
Looking forward to getting to the bottom of this!
+14- Zapier Orchestrator & Solution Partner
Hi
Make sure to test each of the Zap action steps within each path.
Help link for where to look to see Zap config issues: https://help.zapier.com/hc/en-us/articles/8496037690637-How-to-troubleshoot-errors-in-Zaps
Review issues in the Zap editor's Status section
The Status section in the editor's left sidebar notifies you when there are any issues with your Zap that will prevent you from publishing it. It appears when you:
- Edit a draft of your Zap.
- Encounter an issue with your Zap after publication.
- Should test steps in your Zap.
To review issues:
- In the editor, click the Status icon
in the left sidebar to expand it. - The number icon indicates how many issues the Zap has.
- Affected steps will display an issue notification box.
- Click the issue notification box to open the affected step.
| Issue | Definition | Icon | Example |
| Warning | A step has an issue that will prevent you from publishing your Zap. |  | You left a step before completing it. |
| Error | A step has an issue that occurred after you attempt to publish your Zap. |  | You need to reconnect your app. |
| Info | There’s additional info about a step that you should know about. |  | The app you’re using will be deprecated. |
TipError, warning, and information icons also appear in the top menu of the affected step and in the sub-section of the affected step where the issue is occurring.
+11- Community Manager
Hi there,
How are things going—did testing all the steps within the paths as Troy suggested allow you to publish the Zap?
Let us know whether you need any further help at all!
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