Error and Exception
Handling in UiPath
Error and exception handling is a critical aspect of automation. UiPath offers
robust mechanisms to handle errors, ensuring process resilience and smooth
execution.
Types of Errors and Exceptions in UiPath
1 Runtime Errors 2 System Exceptions 3 User-Defined Exceptions
These errors occur during the These exceptions are thrown by the These exceptions are custom-
execution of a workflow and can be .NET Framework and can signal defined by developers to handle
caused by various factors, such as issues related to memory allocation, specific scenarios or business rules
invalid input data, missing files, or file access, or network within the workflow.
connectivity issues. communication.
Exception Handling Techniques
Try-Catch Blocks Throw Statements Re-throw
A fundamental technique for handling Used to explicitly raise exceptions, Allows exceptions to be re-thrown after
exceptions. The code within the Try block allowing developers to control error they have been caught, enabling
is executed, and if an exception occurs, the handling and provide specific information advanced error handling strategies and
Catch block handles it. about the error. centralized error reporting.
Try-Catch-Finally Blocks
Try Block
1 Contains the code that is expected to potentially throw an
exception.
Catch Block
2 Handles specific exception types and provides appropriate
responses.
Finally Block
Ensures that certain actions, such as releasing resources or
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logging information, are performed regardless of whether an
exception occurred or not.
Custom Exceptions and
Exception Handling
Custom Exceptions Provide tailored error handling for
specific business scenarios.
Exception Hierarchy Organize custom exceptions into a
hierarchy to facilitate efficient error
management.
Exception Handling Policies Define strategies for dealing with
exceptions, such as logging,
retrying, or terminating the
workflow.
Robotic Process Automation
(RPA) and Error Handling
1 Task Automation
RPA automates repetitive tasks, freeing up human resources for
more complex and strategic work.
Error Resilience
2
Robust error handling is essential for uninterrupted workflow
execution, ensuring automation's reliability.
Process Monitoring
3
Continuous monitoring and exception handling are crucial for
identifying and addressing potential issues.
Best Practices for Error
Handling in UiPath
Clear Error Messages Exception Logging
Provide informative error messages Log exceptions to a central repository
that guide users to resolve issues for analysis and debugging purposes.
efficiently.
Error Recovery Mechanisms Alerting and Escalation
Implement strategies for handling Notify relevant personnel of critical
errors, such as retrying failed actions errors or exceptions to ensure timely
or using fallback options. intervention.
Conclusion and Key Takeaways
Error Handling is Crucial UiPath Offers Robust
Tools
Exception handling is an essential
part of automation, ensuring UiPath provides various tools and
workflow stability and reliability. techniques for effective error
handling in RPA workflows.
Best Practices Enhance Automation
Following best practices for error handling maximizes automation success
and reduces potential disruptions.
