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Apache Airflow Error:
AirflowSkipException

What does this error mean?

Raised to mark the current task as skipped. This exception appears in Airflow task logs when the condition is triggered during DAG execution.

Common causes

  • 1Task code explicitly raised AirflowSkipException to mark the task as intentionally skipped.
  • 2A branching operator directed execution away from this task.
  • 3A LatestOnlyOperator skipped the task because it was not the most recent run.

How to fix it

  1. 1Review the branching logic or skip conditions in the DAG to verify this is intentional.
  2. 2Check the LatestOnlyOperator configuration if tasks are being skipped unexpectedly.

Frequently asked questions

Where does AirflowSkipException appear in Airflow?

In the task instance log, accessible via the Airflow UI under the failed task's Log tab, or in your log aggregation system.

Does this exception trigger a DAG retry?

Yes, if the task has retries configured. Each retry attempt creates a new task instance log entry.

Source · airflow.apache.org/docs/apache-airflow/stable/_api/airflow/exceptions/index.html

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