Fault Actor

A fault actor refers to the individual, organization, or system responsible for causing a fault or error in a process or system. In technical contexts, especially in web services and distributed systems, it identifies the source that generated an error message or fault response. Recognizing the fault actor helps diagnose the problem by pinpointing where the issue originated, allowing for targeted troubleshooting and resolution efforts. Think of it as the "culprit" in a chain of events that led to a failure, making it easier to address the root cause effectively.