Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Scenario Restore
Resolve common issues when restoring Make scenarios from backups
Common Issues
Failed to Restore Scenario
Symptoms
- Error message: "Failed to restore scenario"
- Restore process starts but fails to complete
- Scenario not appearing in Make after restore
Solutions
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Check API Permissions
- Verify your API key has
scenarios:writepermission - Ensure API key is still valid (check your API key in Make's interface)
- Verify your API key has
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Verify Make Access
- Confirm you can create/edit scenarios in Make
- Check organization and team access
- Verify account status is active
Backup Content Issues
Symptoms
- Error message: "Failed to fetch backup content"
- Can't download or access backup
- Backup appears corrupted
Solutions
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Check Backup Access
- Try downloading the backup file
- Verify backup file exists
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Retry Restore
- Select backup again
- Clear browser cache
- Try from a different browser
Missing Data After Restore
Symptoms
- Scenario restored but missing components
- API keys or passwords not working (remember these aren't stored in backups)
- Connections showing as disconnected
Solutions
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Reconfigure Sensitive Data
- Re-enter API keys and passwords
- Reconnect third-party services
- Update webhook configurations
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Verify Scenario Configuration
- Check all modules and connections
- Test scenario execution
- Compare with original if available
Webhook Configuration Issues
Symptoms
- Webhooks not triggering
- "Duplicate webhook" errors
- Missing webhook URLs
Solutions
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For New Scenarios
- Reconfigure all webhooks
- Update webhook URLs in external services
- Test webhook triggers
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For Overwritten Scenarios
- Verify webhook configurations
- Test existing webhook URLs
- Check webhook permissions
General Troubleshooting Steps
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Review Error Messages
- Note specific error codes
- Check error details in logs
- Document error patterns
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Test in Stages
- Try restoring to new scenario first
- Test critical components individually
- Verify each connection separately
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Check System Status
- Verify Make API status
- Check network connectivity
- Monitor system resources
Still Having Issues?
If problems persist:
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Gather Information
- Screenshot error messages
- Export scenario configuration
- Document troubleshooting steps
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Contact Support support@bitmule.tech
- Include error details
- Provide scenario ID
- List attempted solutions