exception handling in UiPath when can we use in what all scenarios we can use Kindly guide me
Try catch
throw rethrow etc
Hi @T_Y_Raju
- Try Catch: The Try Catch activity is the main component of exception handling. It allows you to define a block of activities (Try block) that may potentially throw an exception. If an exception occurs within the Try block, it is caught, and the workflow can execute a specific set of activities in the Catch block to handle the exception.
- Throw: The Throw activity allows you to manually throw an exception at a specific point in the workflow. This can be useful when you want to force an exception based on certain conditions or requirements.
- Finally: The Finally block is optional and can be used to define activities that should always be executed, regardless of whether an exception occurred or not. For example, you can use the Finally block to clean up resources or perform other tasks before the workflow finishes.
- Rethrow: The Rethrow activity is used within the Catch block to rethrow the caught exception. This can be useful when you want to handle the exception at a higher level or propagate it to an upper-level workflow.
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Exception handling is to do some tasks when an error occurs and smoothly exit the flow instead of failing it…we generally have try catch and finally blocks…try is where you would put the activities you want to execute…catch is where you will write what to do in case of exception occurs in the try block…There can be multiple catches defined for a given try block…Finally block gets executed irrespective of the activities in try fail or are successful
for more details
Error Handling in UiPath | Debugging and Exception Handling in UiPath | Edureka.
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- Try Catch:
- The “Try Catch” activity is used to enclose a sequence of activities that might generate exceptions.
- It allows you to define a block of code (the “Try” block) where you expect exceptions to occur. If an exception arises in the “Try” block, the control is passed to the corresponding “Catch” block, where you can handle the exception.
- This mechanism helps prevent the automation from abruptly stopping when an error occurs, and it provides an opportunity to gracefully manage the error or take corrective actions.Example Scenario: Let’s say you are automating a process to read data from an Excel file. You enclose the Excel read activities within a “Try Catch” block. If, for some reason, the Excel file is not found or there is an error during reading, the exception is caught in the “Catch” block, and you can log the error, notify the user, or perform alternative actions.
Example Scenario:
Let’s say you are automating a process to read data from an Excel file. You enclose the Excel read activities within a “Try Catch” block. If, for some reason, the Excel file is not found or there is an error during reading, the exception is caught in the “Catch” block, and you can log the error, notify the user, or perform alternative actions.
- Throw:
- The “Throw” activity allows you to raise a custom exception within the workflow explicitly.
- You can use “Throw” to generate and throw custom exceptions when certain conditions are met.
- This can be useful for creating custom error messages or handling specific scenarios that require unique exception handling.Example Scenario: In a data validation process, if you encounter invalid data that cannot be processed further, you can use the “Throw” activity to raise a custom exception with a meaningful error message, indicating the issue encountered.
Example Scenario:
In a data validation process, if you encounter invalid data that cannot be processed further, you can use the “Throw” activity to raise a custom exception with a meaningful error message, indicating the issue encountered.
- Rethrow:
- The “Rethrow” activity is used within a “Catch” block to rethrow the caught exception.
- This can be helpful when you want to perform some exception-specific handling within the “Catch” block and then pass the exception up the call stack to be handled by another higher-level exception handler.Example Scenario: You catch an exception related to a specific process in a “Catch” block, but you want the main exception handler at the top level of your automation to log all exceptions. You can use “Rethrow” in the specific “Catch” block to pass the exception to the higher-level handler for overall error management.
Example Scenario:
You catch an exception related to a specific process in a “Catch” block, but you want the main exception handler at the top level of your automation to log all exceptions. You can use “Rethrow” in the specific “Catch” block to pass the exception to the higher-level handler for overall error management.
Hope it helps!!
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@T_Y_Raju
in exception handling you are basically handling the situations that are likely to cause errors for certain conditions
It is done using an activity called try catch , in the try block you check and in catch block you handle it
Refer the following vedio
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This is for try catch
[UiPath Tutorial | Uipath Try Catch Example (2020) - YouTube]
This is for throw and rethrow :
[Throw and Rethrow in UiPath | Error Handling in UiPath - YouTube]
Hi @T_Y_Raju
- Application Errors:
- When interacting with external applications or systems, errors may occur due to unexpected behavior, network issues, or application crashes. Exception handling can help you catch these errors and take appropriate actions, such as retrying the activity, logging the error, or notifying the user.
- Data Errors:
- When processing data, you may encounter invalid data or unexpected formats. Exception handling can help you validate and sanitize the data to avoid errors in subsequent steps.
- File and Folder Operations:
- When reading or writing files, issues like file not found, permission errors, or disk space issues may arise. Exception handling can help you handle these situations gracefully and provide meaningful feedback to the user.
- Web Automation:
- While automating web applications, you may encounter page load errors, element not found exceptions, or timeouts. Exception handling can help you recover from these errors and continue with the automation flow.
- Business Rules:
- In some cases, you may encounter situations where specific business rules are not met, and you need to take alternative actions. Exception handling can help you enforce these rules and react accordingly.
- Debugging and Troubleshooting:
- Exception handling can also aid in debugging and troubleshooting your automation. By logging exceptions and their details, you can gain insights into potential issues and enhance the reliability of your workflow.
When using exception handling in UiPath, common activities and concepts include “Try Catch” blocks, “Throw” activity, “Log Message” activity, “Retry Scope” activity, and “Exception” variable. “Try Catch” blocks allow you to define the actions that might raise exceptions and handle them gracefully. The “Throw” activity can be used to generate custom exceptions when necessary.
For Try Catch, Throw and Rethrow find the below link.
https://docs.uipath.com/activities/other/latest/workflow/try-catch
Hope it helps!!