When an exception is caught, what state is the Business Object or Process in?

When an exception is caught, the Business Object or Process transitions into Recovery Mode. This state is specifically designed to handle exceptions and manage them effectively within the robotic process automation framework that Blue Prism provides.

While in Recovery Mode, the system allows for predefined actions to take place, such as logging the error, notifying relevant personnel, or attempting to recover from the error according to the designed recovery processes. This state is crucial for maintaining the stability and reliability of automated processes, ensuring that when something unexpected occurs, there is a structured way to respond to that situation and potentially continue operations without complete failure.

In contrast, other states like Active Mode indicate that the process is currently running without issues, while Error Mode typically signifies a more severe failure state where the system is unable to proceed without user intervention. Standby Mode is usually a precondition where the processes are not actively running but are ready to be executed. Hence, Recovery Mode is the most appropriate state when exceptions are being dealt with.