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Question

Zapier Not Triggering For Each Instance

  • 4 October 2023
  • 7 replies
  • 46 views
S
Userlevel 1

Hi all,

 

I have a problem whereby not every instance triggers a Zap. It could be a number of new invoices or new orders at a time, and Zapier only picks up one instance, leaving the rest behind. 

How do I create a workaround to check for each and every new order created the trigger needs to fire and create a new invoice. 

I don't think a quicker trigger refresh rate or higher tier will necessarily fix this issue. Multiple instances could fire each minute, and a refresh rate of one minute will still miss multiple instances. 

TIA and sorry if this has been addressed a million times before, I couldn't find an answer already.

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7 replies

Troy Tessalone
Userlevel 7
Badge +14

Hi @SBWT 

Good question.

We would need more context about the apps you are using and how your Zap steps are configured.

Please post screenshots.

⚡ Troy Tessalone - AutomationAce.com | Premier Certified Zapier Expert | #1 Zapier Community Contributor
S
Userlevel 1

Hi @Troy Tessalone 

 

Using Xero, and pretty straight-forward setup. 

 

 

 

As mentioned, the trigger isn't always fired. I check my logs and it's not like it doesn't pass through the gates, it literally doesn't always trigger for all New Invoices.

Troy Tessalone
Userlevel 7
Badge +14

@SBWT 

Wonder if any of these recent Xero incidents are related: https://status.xero.com/history

⚡ Troy Tessalone - AutomationAce.com | Premier Certified Zapier Expert | #1 Zapier Community Contributor
S
Userlevel 1

@Troy Tessalone 

 

no it's been happening for a very long time, over a year at least

Troy Tessalone
Userlevel 7
Badge +14

@SBWT 

Try using this workaround...Xero Webhooks: https://developer.xero.com/documentation/guides/webhooks/creating-webhooks/

Zap trigger: Webhook - Catch Hook

This will generate a unique webhook URL to configure in Xero.

 

Else, I’d recommend opening a ticket with Zapier Support: https://zapier.com/app/get-help

⚡ Troy Tessalone - AutomationAce.com | Premier Certified Zapier Expert | #1 Zapier Community Contributor
S
Userlevel 1

@Troy Tessalone 

 

as much as i try to understand, this is way above my pay grade. it looks so simple but i have absolutely no idea what i'm doing.

ken.a
Userlevel 7
Badge +6

Hi there @SBWT,

I’m jumping in to see if I can help!

I did some digging into this, and it seems like we only get 100 invoices per poll. Specifically, we get them in the order that they were issued - this is a problem if you only want to trigger when they are paid. If someone takes 2 months to pay your invoice, and since then you have issued >100 invoices, the Zap won't trigger.

Do you think this might be the case here? Please let me know! 

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