An endless retry loop can turn one temporary provider problem into a larger operational failure.

Count retries across every layer, including the application, queue, integration, and any model-driven attempt to repeat the work.

Set limits on total elapsed time, request count, and possible business impact. Classify the error before deciding that another attempt is useful.

Reconcile uncertain writes instead of resending blindly, and test a prolonged failure until the workflow reaches its stop or human-handoff state.

Include the full retry cost in the operating picture. Recovery needs a bounded plan, not more persistence from an agent that has no clear rule for stopping.

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