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Automate - Error codes

BrowserStack Automate enables instant Selenium testing on desktop browsers and browsers on real Android and iOS devices. You can run hundreds of parallel tests concurrently and debug using text logs, console logs, network logs, screenshots, and video recordings.

While executing the Automate Tests you may encounter some errors exhibited in the form of error codes, these errors can be resolved using the steps provided in the document mentioned below:

Error code and description
BROWSERSTACK_FAILED_TO_START_BROWSER

This error occurs when BrowserStack is unable to launch the requested browser, thus preventing test execution. Find out more about this error and how to fix it.
BROWSERSTACK_IDLE_TIMEOUT

This error occurs when a session is idle for more than the set timeout, which is generally 90 seconds. Find out more about this error and how to fix it.
More than 10% URLs received non-200

This error occurs when a session encounters multiple non-200 response codes. Find out more about this error and how to fix it.
HTTP keep-alive missing

This error occurs when a session is not using the HTTP keep-alive parameter. Find out more about this error and how to fix it.
IP Geolocation not available for Local sessions

This error occurs when a session is using both IP Geolocation and Local capabilities. Find out more about this error and how to fix it.
Sub-optimal test route leading to poor performance

This error occurs when tests are running slow due to incorrect hub/repeater selection. Find out more about this error and how to fix it.
Issues identified with BrowserStack Local connection

This error occurs when the BrowserStack Local connection is not set correctly. Find out more about this error and how to fix it.
Build name not specified

This error occurs when a build name is not set for a session. Find out how to provide a build name to fix this error.

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