collection_external_unknown
The provider-side outcome is unknown after the request crossed the provider boundary.
Document ID:
agent.error.collection_external_unknownAuthenticated runtime tools and each query response are authoritative for tenant scope and current data coverage.
Recovery action
stopBillingFailed request; no charge
Cause
The user's Credits were not settled, but the provider may have accepted or charged the request and its fee is unknown.
Agent action
Do not retry automatically. Explain both billing sides and ask the user whether to submit a new attempt with a new idempotency key.
User action
Decide whether the possible provider-side duplicate cost is acceptable before authorizing another attempt.