# stateset_hold_work_order

Places a work order on hold. Use when work cannot continue due to missing materials, pending decisions, or other blockers. Requires a reason.

Agent View of the PolicyLayer registry record for `stateset_hold_work_order`. HTML page: https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-hold-work-order

## Facts

- Tool: `stateset_hold_work_order`
- Server: Stateset (`stateset/stateset-mcp-server`) — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server.md
- Homepage: https://github.com/stateset/stateset-mcp-server
- Risk category: Write (Medium risk)
- Registry record: grade F, identity unverified
- Server rate-limited: no
- Parameters: 0
- Recommended policy verdict: Rate-limited

## Example call (MCP tools/call, JSON-RPC 2.0)

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "stateset_hold_work_order",
    "arguments": {}
  }
}
```

## Why stateset_hold_work_order is rated Medium

This tool modifies work order state (status change to 'hold') but is reversible — the work order can be resumed or unblocked. It does not delete data or trigger irreversible destruction, nor does it execute arbitrary code or involve financial transactions.

From the tool's own definition: "Tool description states 'Places a work order on hold' — a state-changing operation that modifies work order status. The verb 'places' and the requirement for 'a reason' indicate this creates or updates work order records."

## Use case

AI agents use stateset_hold_work_order to create or update resources in Stateset, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Stateset environment.

## Recommended policy (PolicyLayer)

Verdict: **Rate-limited**. Enforced by the PolicyLayer MCP gateway (https://policylayer.com/mcp-gateway) before a call reaches Stateset:

```json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "stateset_hold_work_order": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "stateset_hold_work_order_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

## Other tools on Stateset (237)

- `stateset_cancel_asn` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-cancel-asn.md
- `stateset_cancel_order` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-cancel-order.md
- `stateset_cancel_purchase_order` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-cancel-purchase-order.md
- `stateset_cancel_work_order` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-cancel-work-order.md
- `stateset_clear_cache` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-clear-cache.md
- `stateset_clear_cart` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-clear-cart.md
- `stateset_delete_asn` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-asn.md
- `stateset_delete_bill_of_materials` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-bill-of-materials.md
- `stateset_delete_cart` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-cart.md
- `stateset_delete_cash_sale` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-cash-sale.md
- `stateset_delete_customer` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-customer.md
- `stateset_delete_fulfillment_order` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-fulfillment-order.md
- `stateset_delete_inventory` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-inventory.md
- `stateset_delete_invoice` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-invoice.md
- `stateset_delete_item_receipt` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-item-receipt.md
- `stateset_delete_manufacturer_order` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-manufacturer-order.md
- `stateset_delete_notification` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-notification.md
- `stateset_delete_order` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-order.md
- `stateset_delete_payment` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-payment.md
- `stateset_delete_product` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-product.md
- `stateset_delete_product_variant` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-product-variant.md
- `stateset_delete_purchase_order` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-purchase-order.md
- `stateset_delete_rma` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-rma.md
- `stateset_delete_robot_serial` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-robot-serial.md
- `stateset_delete_sales_order` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-sales-order.md
- `stateset_delete_shipment` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-shipment.md
- `stateset_delete_supplier` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-supplier.md
- `stateset_delete_user` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-user.md
- `stateset_delete_warranty` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-warranty.md
- `stateset_delete_work_order` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-work-order.md
- …and 207 more: https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server.md

## For agents

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Source: the PolicyLayer MCP registry — one continuously verified record per MCP server. Full record: https://policylayer.com/registry?q=stateset-mcp-server · API: https://policylayer.com/registry/api · Policy library: https://policylayer.com/policies/stateset-mcp-server
