Workflow Error Messages

[Wvictoria428]

Hello  i am working with directory input to get me all excel files from a location and then using a batch input tool to get a specific tab's data. now same excel files are left open by a user, in my Results window i get an error message (see Image below) 

i need to output the error message .

i have Tried using the Control container but it only runs off AMP engine and that interferes with my Batch input tool witch it cannot run off AMP engine, i am using the Alteryx 2023 version. 

can anyone help me with this please? 

[shancmiralles]

hi! @Wvictoria428 

try the solution from this post:

https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Designer-Desktop-Discussions/Creating-Error-Log-for-Export/...

hope this helps!

[Wvictoria428]

is there a way to export it on a excel not to be send to my email?

[shancmiralles · Accepted solution]

Try this one ( a friend suggested this):

Use the "Message" Tool

Alteryx provides a Message tool to capture specific messages, warnings, and errors that occur during the execution of a workflow.

Steps:

1. Add the "Message" Tool to your workflow:

The Message Tool can be found in the "Developer" tab in Alteryx.

2. Configure the Message Tool:

You can use this tool to display messages (informational, warnings, or errors) within your workflow.

Set the Message Type to "Error", "Warning", or "Information" depending on your need.

Example:

To output an error, you can use the message tool to display a custom message during the workflow.

3. Log Output:

You can configure the tool to write the messages to a file or log for further analysis.

[Wvictoria428]

Thank you 

[shancmiralles]

Welcome 😁!