What causes NOTEBOOK_EXECUTION_ERROR?

A Python cell raised an unhandled exception that propagated and halted the notebook. A SQL cell executed a DML statement the notebook role does not have permission to run. The notebook warehouse was suspended and did not auto-start within the query timeout. A package dependency imported in the notebook is not available in the Snowflake container runtime version

How do I fix NOTEBOOK_EXECUTION_ERROR?

Step 1: Open the failed notebook in Snowsight and review the cell output for the specific error message.. Step 2: For Python errors, add try/except blocks to isolate the failing cell and log the exception.. Step 3: For SQL permission errors, grant the required privileges to the notebook role on the target objects.. Step 4: Confirm the warehouse assigned to the notebook is running and has sufficient capacity.. Step 5: For missing packages, add them to the notebook's Packages panel and restart the kernel.

Medium severityexecution

Power BI Refresh Error:
NOTEBOOK_EXECUTION_ERROR

What does this error mean?

A Snowflake Notebook cell or workflow-triggered notebook run failed during execution, caused by a Python exception, SQL error, or resource constraint within the notebook environment.

Common causes

1A Python cell raised an unhandled exception that propagated and halted the notebook
2A SQL cell executed a DML statement the notebook role does not have permission to run
3The notebook warehouse was suspended and did not auto-start within the query timeout
4A package dependency imported in the notebook is not available in the Snowflake container runtime version

How to fix it

1Step 1: Open the failed notebook in Snowsight and review the cell output for the specific error message.
2Step 2: For Python errors, add try/except blocks to isolate the failing cell and log the exception.
3Step 3: For SQL permission errors, grant the required privileges to the notebook role on the target objects.
4Step 4: Confirm the warehouse assigned to the notebook is running and has sufficient capacity.
5Step 5: For missing packages, add them to the notebook's Packages panel and restart the kernel.

Frequently asked questions

Can Snowflake Notebooks be scheduled to run automatically?

Yes — as of early 2026, Snowflake Notebooks can be run as Snowflake Tasks. You can schedule them with a CRON expression or chain them as dependent tasks.

Do Snowflake Notebooks support Git integration?

Yes — Snowflake Notebooks can sync to a Git repository. Changes in the notebook UI can be committed, and CI/CD pipelines can deploy notebook updates automatically.