We’ve introduced an auto-pause feature for dbt Core transformations that encounter repeated failures. This helps prevent resource waste and reduces unnecessary alerts from ongoing issues.
How it works
If a dbt Core transformation run fails consecutively due to factors outside of Fivetran’s control (such as issues with your data, configuration, or environment), the system will automatically pause the transformation if both of the following conditions are met:
- The transformation has failed more than 10 times in a row (i.e., on the 11th consecutive failure)
- At least 24 hours have passed since the first failure in the sequence
Key details
- Only failures caused by factors external to Fivetran (such as your data, configuration, or environment) will trigger the auto-pause mechanism
- System-level or transient errors don’t count toward the consecutive failure threshold
- When a transformation is auto-paused, you’ll see an alert on your dashboard
- If you’ve subscribed to transformation notifications, you’ll also receive an email
- The failure counters reset after the transformation is paused
Feature availability
This feature is being rolled out gradually to all users over the next few days.You can manually resume paused transformations through the Fivetran dashboard once you’ve resolved the underlying issues.