Test Execute exit code -1

Exit code -1 from TestExecute usually means an unexpected dialog or runtime issue occurred during execution — even if all tests appear to pass.

In your log this line is key: “Tried to open the Save dialog. The default value: YES.”

When running in /SilentMode, TestExecute cannot display UI dialogs. If a Save (or any modal) dialog appears, it automatically selects the default option and returns -1 to indicate unexpected interaction.

You’re also running: Running as SYSTEM

Running UI tests under the SYSTEM account (especially via JNLP agent) often causes hidden dialog/session issues. TestExecute works more reliably when the agent runs under a regular user session.

Recommended actions:

• Check the generated /ErrorLog file for details.
• Ensure your tested app closes without triggering save prompts.
• Explicitly handle any Save dialogs in your test.
• Run the Jenkins agent under a real user account instead of SYSTEM.

Even if the tests pass logically, any unhandled modal dialog in SilentMode will cause exit code -1.

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