The exception block variable is not visible in the "Call Orchestration" shape or in the "Start Orchestration" shape in a BizTalk Server 2004 orchestration (901266)

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004 Standard Edition
Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004 Partner Edition
Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004 Enterprise Edition
Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004 Developer Edition

SYMPTOMS

In a Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004 orchestration, when you put a Call Orchestration shape or a Start Orchestration shape in a scope exception-handler block, the exception block variable is not visible in the Call Orchestration shape or in the Start Orchestration shape.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs because accessing the exception block variable from the Call Orchestration shape or from the Start Orchestration shape is not supported in BizTalk Server 2004.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this behavior, create a local variable of the same type as the scope exception object. Then, use an Expression shape to assign the exception object value to the local variable. You can use this local variable in the Call Orchestration shape or in the Start Orchestration shape.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information, visit the following Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) Web sites:

Using the Call Orchestration shape
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/sdk/htm/ebiz_prog_orch_vont.asp

Using the Start Orchestration shape
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/sdk/htm/ebiz_prog_orch_kbmp.asp

Modification Type:	Major	Last Reviewed:	7/20/2005
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