Error Handling in n8n with AppHighway APIs
Build production-ready n8n workflows with proper error handling. Retry logic, points checking, Error Trigger nodes, and graceful failure patterns for AppHighway APIs.
TL;DR
- Use Error Trigger nodes to catch and handle API failures gracefully
- Implement retry logic with Loop nodes for rate limits and temporary errors
- Check points balance before API calls to avoid mid-workflow failures
- Log errors to external services (Slack, email) for monitoring
- Use IF nodes to branch on success/error status codes
- Set up fallback paths for critical workflows
Why Error Handling Matters
Production workflows must handle failures gracefully. API errors, rate limits, insufficient points, and network issues will happen - proper error handling ensures your automation keeps running.
Common Error Types
401 Unauthorized
Invalid or expired API token
✓ Validate token before workflow runs, rotate expired tokens
402 Insufficient Points
Not enough points for API call
✓ Check points balance, send alert, pause workflow
429 Rate Limit
Too many requests too quickly
✓ Add Wait nodes, implement exponential backoff
500 Server Error
Temporary API issues
✓ Retry with backoff, log for monitoring
Next Steps
Build production-ready workflows
Download Error-Handled Templates
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Set Up Workflow Monitoring
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Production-Ready Workflows
Proper error handling transforms fragile workflows into robust production systems. With Error Triggers, retry logic, and points validation, your n8n automations will run reliably 24/7.
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