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FC-UIP-NMG-009: DataTable variable prefix

DataTable variable does not use the dt_ prefix.

lowmaintainabilityuipathUiPath ST-NMG-009

What it detects

DataTable variable does not use the dt_ prefix. Flowcerta surfaces this finding from the active validation pipeline for supported file types and platforms.

Why it matters

Maintainability findings matter because they amplify operational drag over time. Bots with deep nesting, arbitrary waits, or hidden assumptions are harder to review, fix, and safely change.

Example violation

A DataTable variable is named Customers instead of using the expected dt_ prefix.

Fix guidance

UiPath

  • Rename DataTable variables with the dt_ prefix so data-table usage is immediately visible.
  • Use platform-native assets, credentials, bounded retries, and Log Message checkpoints instead of hardcoded literals or silent failure paths.
  • Revalidate the workflow after the change and confirm the finding no longer appears.

Verification steps

  1. Run validation again and confirm the rule no longer appears in the finding list.
  2. Review the changed workflow artifact directly to verify the risky pattern is gone.
  3. Capture the new validation result as evidence for the relevant owner or compliance review.

Compliance references

    Related rules

    FC-UIP-ANA-002FC-UIP-ANA-003FC-UIP-ARG-001

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