How does changing the Max Attempts affect queue processing?

Changing the Max Attempts setting in Blue Prism directly affects how error handling and retries are managed during queue processing. When the Max Attempts value is specified, it determines the maximum number of times a robot will try to process a queued item before it is marked as failed.

If the first attempt to process an item fails due to an error, the robot can retry that specific item up to the number of times set in the Max Attempts. This mechanism allows teams to handle temporary issues with processing, such as connectivity problems or transient data issues, without permanently affecting the queue’s integrity. By allowing multiple attempts, it gives the system a chance to resolve issues and successfully process items that may not have gone through on the first try.

This setting ensures that only truly unprocessable items are moved to a failure status and helps maintain efficiency in the queue processing workflow. Other options do not accurately describe the fundamental role of Max Attempts in managing queue behaviors.