2.6. Error Handling

Common Error Codes

Error Code
Description
User Message
Resolution

COMPANY_LIMIT_EXCEEDED

>5 companies in query

"Please limit your query to 5 or fewer companies for optimal analysis"

Refine query to focus on key companies

COMPANY_NOT_FOUND

Company not in database

"Could not find official filings for [Company]"

Verify company is publicly traded

QUERY_TOO_BROAD

Query lacks specificity

"Please provide a more specific research question"

Add specific metrics or timeframes

TIMEOUT

Processing exceeded limit

"Query is taking longer than expected"

Retry or simplify query

NO_DATA_IN_PERIOD

No data in 12-month window

"No filings found in the past 12 months for [Company]"

Company may not have recent filings

Best Pract

Best Practices for Error Prevention

  • Start with 2-3 companies for comparisons

  • Specify clear timeframes when relevant

  • Use exact company names or tickers

  • Break complex queries into multiple simpler ones

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