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n8n: Agent Task Failed / Execution Error
Current Status: Major Outage
Last checked: 27m ago
What We're Seeing Right Now
No recent issues reported. If you're experiencing problems with n8n, report below to help the community.
What is this error?
When n8n agent fails a task, the automated workflow or AI agent could not complete the assigned action. Agent failures can cascade and affect dependent workflows.
Error Signatures
Task failedExecution errorAgent errorWorkflow failedStep failedAction could not be completedAgent stoppedMaximum retries exceededCommon Causes
- Agent encountered an unexpected state or edge case
- External service the agent depends on is down
- Task exceeded time or resource limits
- Permissions issue on the target system
- Agent's reasoning hit a dead end
✓ How to Fix It
- Check the task execution logs for specific errors
- Verify all connected services are operational
- Check permissions on target systems
- Try breaking the task into smaller steps
- Retry the task
- Check this page for n8n issues
Live Signals
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OperationalRecent Incidents
No incidents in the past 30 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did my n8n agent task fail?
Check execution logs for specific errors. Verify connected services are operational and permissions are correct.
Is n8n agent service down?
Check the live status and community reports above.
How do I debug n8n agent failures?
Check task logs, verify dependencies, check permissions, and try simpler tasks to isolate the issue.