# Abort Filter

## Contents
Overview Configuration

## Overview
The Abort filter can be used to force a policy to throw an exception. It can be used to test the behavior of the policy when an exception occurs. For example, to quickly test how the policy behaves when a Message Size filter throws an exception, it is possible to place an Abort filter before it in the policy. The following policy diagram illustrates the setup:
Abort Policy
## Configuration
Enter a name for the filter in the Name field.