> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.planmyrounds.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Why didn't Auto Duty run?

> Check the Auto Duty's Active status, cadence, and planning window when an expected Planning Cycle hasn't started or hasn't generated.

**1. Is the Auto Duty Active?**

Turning off **Active** stops future cycles from starting, though a cycle already in progress runs to completion. Open the Auto Duty and confirm its status. See [Turning automation off mid-cycle](https://www.planmyrounds.com/docs/auto-duty-planning/setting-up-an-auto-duty.md#turning-automation-off-mid-cycle).

**2. Check the cadence and start day**

Cycles start on the **Weekly** or **Monthly** cadence and start day configured in **Basics**. If today isn't the configured start day, the cycle hasn't been triggered yet.

**3. Check whether a cycle is already in progress**

Only one cycle runs per period. If one is already in progress, a new one for the same period won't start — and won't appear as an option for [Start Manual Cycle](https://www.planmyrounds.com/docs/auto-duty-planning/running-a-planning-cycle.md#starting-a-cycle) either.

**4. Was the cycle waiting on you?**

If **Generate duty plan automatically** is off, the cycle sits in **Availability & Leave** until an admin selects **Generate Duty Plan**. It won't move to Generate on its own. See [The 5 stages](https://www.planmyrounds.com/docs/auto-duty-planning/running-a-planning-cycle.md#the-5-stages).

**5. Was the cycle Cancelled?**

A cancelled cycle doesn't generate or publish, and it doesn't restart itself — a new manual cycle is needed for that period. See [Cancelling a cycle](https://www.planmyrounds.com/docs/auto-duty-planning/running-a-planning-cycle.md#cancelling-a-cycle).

**6. Did it fail instead of not running?**

A **Failed** cycle did run, but couldn't produce a valid schedule. Check the failure reason on the cycle page — see [If generation fails](https://www.planmyrounds.com/docs/auto-duty-planning/running-a-planning-cycle.md#if-generation-fails).

## Next steps

> **[Set up an Auto Duty](https://www.planmyrounds.com/docs/auto-duty-planning/setting-up-an-auto-duty.md)**
>
> Review cadence, planning window, and automation toggles.

> **[Run a planning cycle](https://www.planmyrounds.com/docs/auto-duty-planning/running-a-planning-cycle.md)**
>
> What each of the five stages needs from you.


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