in make automation, the error handler break isresponsible for immediately abortingthe workflow when a fatal erroroccurs during the execution of a scenario. If an error occurs in a critical task, the break handler can be used to abort on death. you can add additional error handlers by right-clicking on the module to add an error handler.

you can see the role of breadk among the error handlers, usage situations, examples, and cautions on how to set it up.
Role of Break
- stop execution immediately
- immediately stops the execution of the scenario at the point where the error occurs.
- any other tasks that were running will also be canceled, and no tasks will be executed after the module where the error occurred.
- protecting data integrity
- prevents processing or storing incorrect data when an error occurs.
- protects sensitive data or processes from being corrupted.
When to useBreak
When you should use Break
- when a fatal error occurs
- when the error makes it unlikely that subsequent actions will perform correctly, or when you are concerned about data corruption.
- when data integrity is important
- when errors occur in operations where accuracy is critical, such as databases, financial transactions, user account updates, etc.
- when it makes no sense to continue the process
- when a required action (e.g., external API call, file creation, etc.) fails and the entire workflow must stop.
Examples of usingBreak
example 1: Financial transactions
- situation: An error occurs while processing a customer’s payment information.
- behavior
- use
Break to
interrupt the workflow because the payment data may be incomplete or stored incorrectly. - notifications can be sent to future customers to help them avoid the same error.
- use
example 2: Database update
- situation: An error occurs during an operation to update customer information in your customer relationship management (CRM) system.
- action
- immediately stop running the scenario to prevent incorrect data from being saved.
- enable workers to manually correct data errors afterward.
example 3: Order fulfillment system
- situation: Your ecommerce site is processing customer order data and encounters an error in a specific module.
- action
- stop the workflow to prevent order data from being corrupted or duplicated.
- notify administrators of the error through the notification system.
How to set up Break

- add an error handler
- On the Edit scenario screen in Make.com, hover over the module where the error is likely to occur.
- clickAdd error handler.
- Select Break
- from the error handler options, select Break.
- save and test
- after saving the scenario, test that the workflow breaks immediately when an error occurs.
Cautions when using Break
- configure error handling: Before interrupting a workflow with Break, you should anticipate situations where errors might occur and configure an appropriate logging or notification system.
- set up appropriate notifications: Set up notifications (email, Slack, etc.) to immediately notify your manager or relevant teams when an error occurs.
- Recovering tasks stopped by Break: After a Break handler is executed, you need to design a process to manually or automatically recover stalled jobs.
Break is a powerful tool for ensuring data integrity and preventing further problems caused by fatal errors. when utilized in conjunction with other error handling options (Resume, Rollback, etc.), it can help you manage your workflows more effectively.
Break at a glance
item | description |
---|---|
role | immediately stopping execution when an error occurs, stopping further work and protecting data integrity. |
when to use | in the event of a catastrophic error, when data integrity is critical, and when essential operations fail. |
examples of use | payment information errors during financial transactions, preventing data corruption during database updates, preventing data duplication during order processing. |
how to set it up | 1. add an error handler → 2. Select Break → 3. Save and test. |
cautions | you need to set up error prediction and logging, configure an appropriate notification system, and design a process for recovering aborted operations. |
Break is a powerful tool that ensures data integrityand immediately stops a task in the event of a fatal error.It’s useful for critical processes like financial transactions, database updates, order processing, and more.Setting up Breakon Make.comprevents incorrect actions in the event of an error and enables reliable workflow management.