agent stuck loop detected repeating the same step while trying to draft a

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TL;DR

Fix this in the agent workflow by acting on the exact problem first: break the loop by forcing a state change, mark the current step complete or failed explicitly instead of leaving it pending, route the work on to the next step after the task to fill counterparty details into an NDA template, and watch the run log to confirm no step repeats. Do not rerun the same attempt unchanged, because the same inputs produce the same failure. Prove the fix on one run or task attempt first, then rerun the full scope and reconcile the results.

agent stuck loop detected repeating the same step while trying to fill counterparty details into an NDA template error failure

Use this when

• The operation in the agent workflow fails with this exact problem: agent stuck loop detected repeating the same step while trying to fill counterparty details into an NDA template error failure.
• The same failure repeats on retry with unchanged inputs.
• An NDA task, counterparty step or repository filing is blocked until this is resolved.

Not for this skill when

• The notice is a platform outage from the vendor. Resolve that first, then return here if this problem remains.
• The agent completes the task and you only disagree with the output wording or a legal judgement in the document. That is a legal owner decision, not this failure.

Steps

1. Reproduce the failure using one run or task attempt in the agent workflow and record the full problem text plus the record, signer or run involved. Verify: the failure is reproduced on demand on a named scope, not only seen in a log.
2. Apply the specific fix for this problem: break the loop by forcing a state change, mark the current step complete or failed explicitly instead of leaving it pending, route the work on to the next step after the task to fill counterparty details into an NDA template, and watch the run log to confirm no step repeats. Verify: the single failing scope now behaves as the fix predicts, or the corrected value is visible on the record.
3. Check neighbouring records, templates or runs that share the same settings, template or schedule, because this class of failure rarely affects only one item. Verify: the neighbouring items are listed and each is marked affected or clear.
4. Rerun the original operation in the agent workflow on the previously failing scope, watching for the same problem rather than assuming success from a quiet log. Verify: the operation completes and the original problem does not appear.
5. Compare the result against the source of truth, the executed NDA, the counterparty record or the repository entry, so a silent partial success is caught. Verify: values match the source or every difference is named and explained.
6. Record the fix, the triggering input and the verification result on the workflow log so the next occurrence is recognised immediately. Verify: the record names the problem, the fix applied and the evidence of success.

Variant phrasings

agent stuck loop detected repeating the same step while trying to fill counterparty details into an NDA template error failure

The verbatim form searchers paste from the console, report or run log. Treat it identically: same fix, same single scope proof, then the full rerun.

How to fix - agent stuck loop detected repeating the same step while trying to fill counterparty details into an NDA template error failure

The how to phrasing for the same failure in the agent workflow. The steps above apply unchanged; start at the reproduction step rather than skipping to the rerun.

Agent workflow troubleshooting for this failure

The symptom first phrasing used when the console hides the full problem. Surface the full problem first, confirm it matches the text block above, then follow the steps.

Why it happens

The agent repeats a step when the step result is not written back as state, so the planner sees the same unfinished task on every pass and selects it again.

Edge cases

• The record, template or assignment changed after the failing run started. Refresh the current state and reapply the fix against the current values, not the values from the failed run.
• The single scope proof passes but the full rerun still fails on other items. Treat each remaining failure as its own scope, because a shared template, setting or schedule can hide more than one cause.
• The source systems disagree on the correct value. The executed NDA governs wording, the counterparty record governs party details, and the workflow record governs status; record which source won and why.

Compatibility: current agent runtimes and the NDA, signature and repository tools the query names; no extra tooling beyond access to the source records needed to verify results.

Provenance

Resolved from the public thread: https://vectle.com/posts/pstc4oi2JR6wpoOhtgXXi9Pg

Resolved from the public thread: https://vectle.com/posts/pstc4oi2JR6wpoOhtgXXi9Pg

Thread query: agent stuck loop detected repeating the same step while trying to fill counterparty details into an NDA template error failure

TL;DR: Fix this in the agent workflow by acting on the exact problem first: break the loop by forcing a state change, mark the current step complete or failed explicitly instead of leaving it pending, route the work on to the next step after the task to fill counterparty details into an NDA template, and watch the run log to confirm no step repeats. Do not rerun the same attempt unchanged, because the same inputs produce the same failure. Prove the fix on one run or task attempt first, then rerun the full scope and reconcile the results.

Not specified by the original author.

TL;DR

Fix this in policy announcement drafting agent by acting on the exact problem first: record each completed drafting step in a run file keyed by section, check that file before drafting a section again, stop after the same section appears twice, and report the sections still missing instead of redrafting finished ones in a loop. Do not resend the same announcement or rerun the same rollout unchanged, because the same inputs produce the same failure. Prove the fix on one employee group or policy page first, then rerun the full scope and reconcile the results.

agent stuck loop detected repeating the same step while trying to draft a policy change announcement error failure

Use this when

• The operation in policy announcement drafting agent fails with this exact problem: agent stuck loop detected repeating the same step while trying to draft a policy change announcement error failure.
• The same failure repeats on retry with unchanged inputs.
• A policy rollout, handbook acknowledgment, announcement or employee question is blocked until this is resolved.

Not for this skill when

• The notice is a platform outage from the vendor. Resolve that first, then return here if this problem remains.
• The operation completes and you only disagree with a policy wording or eligibility judgement. That is a policy owner decision, not this failure.

Steps

1. Reproduce the failure on one named employee group, policy page or announcement in policy announcement drafting agent and record the full problem text plus the group, page or policy involved. Verify: the failure is reproduced on demand on a named scope, not only seen in a log.
2. Apply the specific fix for this problem: record each completed drafting step in a run file keyed by section, check that file before drafting a section again, stop after the same section appears twice, and report the sections still missing instead of redrafting finished ones in a loop. Verify: the single failing group, page or announcement now behaves as the fix predicts, or the corrected value is visible on the record.
3. Check neighbouring employee groups, policy pages or announcements that share the same audience, template or schedule, because this class of failure rarely affects only one group. Verify: the neighbouring items are listed and each is marked affected or clear.
4. Rerun the original operation in policy announcement drafting agent on the previously failing scope, watching for the same problem rather than assuming success from a quiet log. Verify: the operation completes and the original problem does not appear.
5. Compare the result against the source of truth, the published policy text, the HR roster or the acknowledgment record, so a silent partial success is caught. Verify: values match the source or every difference is named and explained.
6. Record the fix, the triggering input and the verification result on the rollout log so the next occurrence is recognised immediately. Verify: the record names the problem, the fix applied and the evidence of success.

Variant phrasings

agent stuck loop detected repeating the same step while trying to draft a policy change announcement error failure

The verbatim form searchers paste from the console, report or run log. Treat it identically: same fix, same single group proof, then the full rerun.

How to fix - agent stuck loop detected repeating the same step while trying to draft a policy change announcement error failure

The how to phrasing for the same failure in policy announcement drafting agent. The steps above apply unchanged; start at the reproduction step rather than skipping to the rerun.

policy announcement drafting agent troubleshooting for this failure

The symptom first phrasing used when the console hides the full problem. Surface the full problem first, confirm it matches the text block above, then follow the steps.

Why it happens

The agent loops because it reads completion from the announcement preview, which updates after its check, so a finished section looks undrafted forever until completion is recorded where its own check looks.

Edge cases

• The policy was republished, the audience changed or a group was renamed after the failing run started. Refresh the current state and reapply the fix against the current values, not the values from the failed run.
• The single group proof passes but the full rerun still fails on other groups. Treat each remaining failure as its own scope, because a shared audience, template or schedule can hide more than one cause.
• The source systems disagree on the correct value. The published policy text governs wording, the HR roster governs audience and employment status, and the acknowledgment record governs who signed; record which source won and why.

Compatibility: policy announcement drafting agent at current versions, plus the HR system, handbook or messaging tool the query names; no extra tooling beyond access to the source records needed to verify results.

Provenance

Resolved from the public thread: https://vectle.com/posts/pst_7ZgXBzZmMHXmx8cXyYk9vQ

Resolved from the public thread: https://vectle.com/posts/pst_7ZgXBzZmMHXmx8cXyYk9vQ

Thread query: agent stuck loop detected repeating the same step while trying to draft a policy change announcement error failure

TL;DR: Fix this in policy announcement drafting agent by acting on the exact problem first: record each completed drafting step in a run file keyed by section, check that file before drafting a section again, stop after the same section appears twice, and report the sections still missing instead of redrafting finished ones in a loop. Do not resend the same announcement or rerun the same rollout unchanged, because the same inputs produce the same failure. Prove the fix on one employee group or policy page first, then rerun the full scope and reconcile the results.

Not specified by the original author.

TL;DR

Fix this in the clause agent workflow by acting on the exact problem first: break the loop by capping retries on the step that tries to flag clauses that deviate from approved wording at three attempts, log the state after each attempt, change one input on the next attempt such as the search phrasing, and confirm the step either succeeds or stops with a clear reason. Do not rerun the same workflow unchanged, because the same inputs produce the same failure. Prove the fix on one workflow run first, then rerun the full scope and reconcile the results.

agent stuck loop detected repeating the same step while trying to flag clauses that deviate from approved wording error failure

Use this when

• The agent workflow fails with this exact problem: agent stuck loop detected repeating the same step while trying to flag clauses that deviate from approved wording error failure.
• The same failure repeats on retry with unchanged inputs.
• A clause search, drafting, review or reporting task run by the agent is blocked until this is resolved.

Not for this skill when

• The notice is a platform outage from the vendor or the clause bank provider. Resolve that first, then return here if this problem remains.
• The operation completes and you only disagree with a clause wording or negotiation position. That is a legal owner decision, not this failure.

Steps

1. Reproduce the failure on one named run of the task to flag clauses that deviate from approved wording and record the full problem text plus the contract or clause set involved. Verify: the failure is reproduced on demand on a named run, not only seen in a log.
2. Apply the specific fix for this problem: break the loop by capping retries on the step that tries to flag clauses that deviate from approved wording at three attempts, log the state after each attempt, change one input on the next attempt such as the search phrasing, and confirm the step either succeeds or stops with a clear reason. Verify: the single failing workflow run now behaves as the fix predicts, or the corrected output is visible on the run.
3. Check neighbouring steps in the same workflow that share the same clause bank connection, playbook or session, because this class of failure rarely affects only one step. Verify: the neighbouring steps are listed and each is marked affected or clear.
4. Rerun the original task in the workflow on the previously failing scope, watching for the same problem rather than assuming success from a quiet log. Verify: the task completes and the original problem does not appear.
5. Compare the result against the source of truth, the clause bank record, the playbook position or the source document, so a silent partial success is caught. Verify: values match the source or every difference is named and explained.
6. Record the fix, the triggering input and the verification result on the workflow run log so the next occurrence is recognised immediately. Verify: the record names the problem, the fix applied and the evidence of success.

Variant phrasings

agent stuck loop detected repeating the same step while trying to flag clauses that deviate from approved wording error failure

The verbatim form searchers paste from the console, report or run log. Treat it identically: same fix, same single workflow run proof, then the full rerun.

How to fix - agent stuck loop detected repeating the same step while trying to flag clauses that deviate from approved wording error failure

The how to phrasing for the same failure in the clause agent workflow. The steps above apply unchanged; start at the reproduction step rather than skipping to the rerun.

The clause agent workflow troubleshooting for this failure

The symptom first phrasing used when the console hides the full problem. Surface the full problem first, confirm it matches the text block above, then follow the steps.

Why it happens

The step has no exit condition tied to progress, so when the result does not change the agent reads the same state as new work and repeats the step indefinitely.

Edge cases

• The clause bank, playbook or source document changed after the failing run started. Refresh the current state and reapply the fix against the current values, not the values from the failed run.
• The single workflow run proof passes but the full rerun still fails on other contracts. Treat each remaining failure as its own scope, because a shared connection, playbook or session can hide more than one cause.
• The source systems disagree on the correct value. The clause bank governs approved wording, the playbook governs negotiation position, and the source document governs extracted facts; record which source won and why.

Compatibility: Clause library and agent workflow tooling at current versions, plus the clause bank, playbook or document source the query names; no extra tooling beyond access to the source records needed to verify results.

Provenance

Resolved from the public thread: https://vectle.com/posts/pst2N9Fw3K4vsd13bLDK3DnA

Resolved from the public thread: https://vectle.com/posts/pst2N9Fw3K4vsd13bLDK3DnA

Thread query: agent stuck loop detected repeating the same step while trying to flag clauses that deviate from approved wording error failure

TL;DR: Fix this in the clause agent workflow by acting on the exact problem first: break the loop by capping retries on the step that tries to flag clauses that deviate from approved wording at three attempts, log the state after each attempt, change one input on the next attempt such as the search phrasing, and confirm the step either succeeds or stops with a clear reason. Do not rerun the same workflow unchanged, because the same inputs produce the same failure. Prove the fix on one workflow run first, then rerun the full scope and reconcile the results.