Suspend, Resume, and Terminate a Processļ
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Follow steps to find a process instance |
Suspend a Processļ
By suspending a process instance, you temporarily halt its execution, allowing you to access and modify the necessary data or configurations associated with that specific instance. This feature is not only useful for making updates, but also enables the possibility to redo a previous step with different metadata if needed.
Step 1: Find the Active Process Instance
In order to locate the active process instance, have a look at these pages to find an instance to suspend.
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ā Note that the suspension of a process instance is only applicable to active instances. If an instance is not active, it indicates that the process has already been completed, and therefore, it cannot be suspended.
Step 2: Locate Suspend Icon
Next to the Process Instance Id, look for the icon that resembles the āSuspendā icon and select it to initiate the suspension of the process instance.
Step 3: Select Suspend Button
Click on the āSuspendā icon. This action will pause the process instance, granting you the ability to make edits and modifications. When ready, the process instance can be resumed. The process instance remains highlighted in yellow.
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Confirm that the status has changed from āwaitingā to āsuspendedā |
Resume a Processļ
Resuming a process is essential for ensuring that the process can continue its execution, recover from interruptions, and proceed with the necessary updates or corrections.
Step 1: Locate Resume Icon
Next to the Process Instance Id, look for the icon that resembles the āResumeā icon and select it to resume the suspended process instance.
Step 2: Select Resume Button
Click on the āResumeā button. This action will cause the process instance to go back to its active state, allowing the process instance to continue. Depending on where the process instance is in its journey, the status might be waiting or some other active status. The process instance remains highlighted in yellow.
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Confirm that the status has changed from āsuspendedā to an active status. |
Terminate a Process Instanceļ
Terminating refers to ending the execution of a specific occurrence of a process before it reaches its natural completion or final outcome. There are various reasons for terminating a process instance such as the instance is no longer required or itās in an error state.
Step 1: Locate Terminate Icon
Next to the Process Instance Id, look for the icon that resembles the āTerminateā icon and select it to terminate the process instance.
Step 2: Select Terminate Button
Click on the āTerminateā button. Note that the process instance will be terminated permanently, and this action cannot be undone.
Step 3: Confirm Termination
Before proceeding with the termination, it is essential to be absolutely certain about your decision.
The process status will now be āTerminatedā and the last active task will be highlighted in purple.
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Confirm that the status has changed from āsuspendedā to āterminatedā |