Abstract: The present invention is a system and method for forecasting automation timing behavior based on historical automation logs and business rules. The system includes a computer processor having a non-transitory memory containing program code for executing playback of an automation log, identifying a timing related failure in the automation log, extracting automation time-action mapping from the automation log, executing one or more scripts, comparing a baseline playback time from the automation log to an actual playback time from executing the scripts, and calculating a wait time based on differences between the actual playback time and the baseline playback time. The system generates time flexible scripts and a baseline or pattern to control the pace of automation scripts, which can be applied to other solutions. Therefore, the system distills patterns and generates predictive analysis and recommendations for other solutions and domains.