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# Business rule use cases

# Business rule use cases {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Use cases for business rules include aborting a database action and restricting record access.
* **[Abort a database action](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/p7pVclAOrKXvObjSkkD6Jw)**   
  You can use a before business rule script to cancel or abort the current database action using the current.setAbortAction(true) method.
* **[Restricting record access](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/l8_6tXTq5WD4dY15t_9uVw)**   
  You can use a query business rule that executes before the database query to prevent users from accessing certain records.