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sn_flow_designer.max_iterations

The sn_flow_designer.max_iterations property sets the maximum number of iterations allowed for loops in Flow Designer. Administrators should review this setting to ensure it aligns with their workflow requirements and performance expectations.

Default: 1000 Type: integer Application: Global

Key questions about this property

The answers below summarize the purpose, scope, default effect, and review scenarios for this property.

What does it do? This property limits the number of times a loop can execute in Flow Designer, preventing excessive iterations that could impact performance.
What area does it affect? Flow Designer
What does the default mean? The default value is "1000", which sets the baseline numeric behavior for this property.
When should you review it? Review this property when optimizing flow performance or troubleshooting loop-related issues.

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Property name sn_flow_designer.max_iterations
Sys ID 9c448c6173231300612c273ffff6a70e
Type integer
Application Global
Default value 1000
Description The maximum amount of iterations that a loop will run in flow designer.
Updated 2024-05-25 04:36:29

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... Until loops to 1000 iterations Iterations with 1000 or more loops can lead to memory issues. • Set max records on Look Up Records to 1000. • Avoid changing property sn_flow_designer.max_iterations, which defaults to 1000. • For large amounts of data processing, consider batching into smaller batches. • For bulk imports, consider concurrent imports . Use QuickAPI for faster executions (business ...
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... following Workflow Studio properties: • The maximum number of records to return when fetching data (sn_flow_designer.action_picker_limit) • The maximum amount of iterations that a loop will run in flow designer (sn_flow_designer.max_iterations) © 2026 ServiceNow, Inc. All rights reserved. ServiceNow, the ServiceNow logo, Now, and other ServiceNow marks are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of ServiceNow, Inc., in the United States and/or other ...
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