SNOW-CSA Self-Service and Automation Practice Question
During a catalog item checkout, the system fails to create the requested item record. The flow that triggers on 'Requested' state runs but fails. Which log should be examined first?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse Flow Designer flows with legacy Workflow Engine workflows, leading them to select System Log > Workflow instead of System Log > Flow, even though the question explicitly mentions a 'flow' triggering on a state change.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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System log > Flow
The flow that runs on the 'Requested' state is a Flow Designer flow, and its execution details—including errors, inputs, outputs, and step failures—are logged in System Log > Flow. This log provides the most direct and granular view of why the flow failed, such as a missing reference or a script action error.
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Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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System log > Security
Why it's wrong here
Security logs are for security-related events.
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System log > Flow
Why this is correct
Flow Designer logs contain detailed information about flow executions and errors.
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System log > Workflow
Why it's wrong here
This is for legacy workflows, not flows.
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System log > Scripts
Why it's wrong here
Scripts log shows script errors, but flow errors are logged separately.
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