What happens if you attempt to launch a business object that is already attached to an application?

When you attempt to launch a business object that is already attached to an application, it causes an exception because Blue Prism does not allow multiple instances of the same business object to concurrently attach to an application. The design of Blue Prism emphasizes control and management over application resources, preventing potential issues of resource conflicts or inconsistencies that might arise if the same object were to connect to an application multiple times.

This behavior ensures that there’s a single, dedicated connection to the application, which aids in maintaining the integrity of the automation process. With this design, users can manage their automations more effectively, avoiding unintended actions or states that could occur if operating under multiple attachments simultaneously. Hence, receiving an exception serves as a clear signal that the current state of the business object does not permit further actions until the existing attachment is dealt with.