Automate with Confidence: Retry on Failure Except for Known Errors
detail.loadingPreview
This n8n workflow template intelligently handles API errors by retrying failed operations, but selectively bypasses retries for known, non-critical errors. Ensure your integrations run smoothly and reliably, even in the face of transient issues.
About This Workflow
The 'Retry on Fail Except for Known Error' template is designed to enhance the robustness of your automated workflows. It allows you to specify a list of known error messages or conditions that should not trigger a retry mechanism. For all other unexpected failures, the workflow will automatically retry the operation after a configurable delay, incrementing a try counter. This prevents your workflows from getting stuck on temporary API glitches while ensuring that critical, unrecoverable errors are flagged appropriately. The template includes clear placeholders for customization, such as defining the maximum number of retries and the wait duration between attempts, making it an essential tool for reliable automation.
Key Features
- Intelligent Retry Logic: Automatically retries operations that fail, preventing workflow interruptions from temporary issues.
- Selective Error Handling: Define specific errors to ignore for retries, allowing critical errors to be flagged immediately.
- Configurable Retry Parameters: Easily adjust the maximum number of retries and the wait time between attempts.
- Clear Execution Paths: Differentiates between successful executions, known errors, and retries that have failed.
How To Use
- Replace the Placeholder Node: Locate the node named 'Replace Me' and replace it with the node that performs the operation you want to make resilient (e.g., an HTTP Request node).
- Enable Error Branch: In the settings of your replaced node, enable the 'Error Output' and ensure it's connected to the subsequent nodes in the workflow.
- Configure Known Errors: Update the 'Catch known error' node (named 'Catch known error') to include the specific error messages or conditions you want to ignore for retries. Modify the
rightValuein the condition to match your known errors. - Set Max Tries: Adjust the
rightValuein the 'If tries left' node to define the maximum number of retry attempts you want to allow. - Set Wait Duration: Modify the
waitparameter within the 'Wait' node to configure the delay between retry attempts. - Customize Success/Failure Paths: Connect the 'Success' and 'Retry limit reached' nodes to your desired post-execution actions.
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
{
"id": "4a896b7e-cfb9-4bdd-a04a-56259c7e1b35",
"name": "Automate with Confidence: Retry on Failure Except for Known Errors",
"nodes": 28,
"category": "Operations",
"status": "active",
"version": "1.0.0"
}Note: This is a sample preview. The full workflow JSON contains node configurations, credentials placeholders, and execution logic.
Get This Workflow
ID: 4a896b7e-cfb9...
About the Author
DevOps_Master_X
Infrastructure Expert
Specializing in CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes automations.
Statistics
Related Workflows
Discover more workflows you might like
Universal CSV to JSON API Converter
Effortlessly transform CSV data into structured JSON with this versatile n8n workflow. Integrate it into any application as a custom API endpoint, supporting various input methods including file uploads and raw text.
Instant WooCommerce Order Notifications via Telegram
When a new order is placed on your WooCommerce store, instantly receive detailed notifications directly to your Telegram chat. Stay on top of your e-commerce operations with real-time alerts, including order specifics and a direct link to view the order.
On-Demand Microsoft SQL Query Execution
This workflow allows you to manually trigger and execute any SQL query against your Microsoft SQL Server database. Perfect for ad-hoc data lookups, administrative tasks, or quick tests, giving you direct control over your database operations.