What happens if you try to end the execution of a job by clicking the Kill/Terminate button in UiPath Orchestrator?

When you click the Kill/Terminate button in UiPath Orchestrator, the system forcibly stops the execution of the job. The key aspect of this process is that, regardless of whether a Should Stop activity is present in the workflow, the job state gets updated to "Cancelled" or "Stopped". This behavior ensures clear documentation of the job’s lifecycle and allows for better tracking of its status.

The presence of a Should Stop activity typically allows for smooth termination of processes as it lets the workflow know to cease operations gracefully. However, when using the Kill/Terminate function, it overrides this mechanism, leading to an abrupt end of execution while still categorizing the state to provide transparency regarding what occurred during that session. Such functionalities serve critical operational and management needs within RPA workflows, ensuring that users can manage job executions effectively, especially in scenarios where immediate halting of processes is necessary.