How it picks your next step
It uses only the phase and goal you select. It does not inspect your factory or save file. Each result gives one action and links to the relevant current-patch guide.
When the answer still feels wrong
First confirm the game is updated to v1.0.5. Then clear loose products, make sure a newly unlocked item has not fallen out of reach, and re-check the terminal or physical control that owns the current task. Launch patches changed some Phase 3 behavior and added recovery features.