The n8n workflow execution hangs and outputs corrupted binary data. Debugging suggestions are appreciated. See the sample workflow setup below:
{
"taskName": "pic-upload",
"steps": [
{ "nodeId": "initStep", "action": "startProcess" },
{ "nodeId": "saveStep", "action": "storeImage" }
],
"connections": { "initStep": "saveStep" }
}
I encountered a similar issue where my workflow would hang and produce corrupted binary outputs. In my case, it turned out that the node handling was misconfigured, particularly when trying to process binary data. The unexpected delays were due to unnecessary iterations that complicated the data handling process. After revisiting the node settings and simplifying the workflow, the problem resolved itself. It was a learning point for me to ensure that data integrity is maintained by carefully checking the configuration of binary processing tasks.
I experienced a similar issue where the workflow would halt and the binary device information came out corrupted upon completion. The problem in my setup turned out to be due to improper handling of binary-to-string conversions between nodes. In my case, the culprit was a misconfigured flag that wasn’t properly set to indicate binary processing, leading to improper buffering of data. Reviewing the format conversion steps and ensuring explicit binary handling in the node configuration resolved the problem effectively.
hey, check if an implicit conversion is messing up your data. i fixed mine by forcing pure binary output before any conversion. maybe your nodes are auto converting and corrupting the file. give that a try.
I ran into a similar issue with my n8n workflow, and after a considerable troubleshooting process, I noticed that the problem arose from the way my binary data was being passed between nodes. I ended up verifying that all nodes were correctly set to handle binary data by ensuring I configured the necessary flags and steps properly. After refactoring the workflow to make sure there were no intermediate steps that inadvertently forced a conversion, the process ran smoothly without hanging or corrupting the data. This reiterates the importance of checking data configurations at each stage.
After encountering a similar issue in my own workflows, I determined that the order in which nodes process binary data can sometimes cause unexpected errors. In my case, the subtle interaction between nodes led to incomplete or improperly processed binary payloads. I resolved the problem by thoroughly checking the configuration of each node for proper binary flag settings and by adjusting the sequence of operations to ensure that no unnecessary conversions were performed. Being meticulous with node configuration and data format handover proved to be a key factor in preventing stalls and data corruption in the workflow.