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# Abort database actions

# Abort a database action {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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You can use a before business rule script to cancel or abort the current database action using the current.setAbortAction(true) method.

If the before business rule is executed during an insert action, and a condition in the script calls current.setAbortAction(true), the new record stored in current is not created in the
database.
**Related reference**   

* [GlideRecord - setAbortAction(Boolean b)](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/kEnhxKeOH9ksdDjzH~63~A#r_GlideRecord-setAbortAction_Boolean "Sets a flag to indicate if the next database action (insert, update, delete) is to be aborted.")
* [Scoped GlideRecord - setAbortAction(Boolean b)](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/A8srNukp_c6TJp_LS_KZMg#r_ScopedGlideRecordSetAbortAction_Boolean "Sets a flag to indicate if the next database action (insert, update, delete) is to be aborted. This is often used in business rules.")