Difference between maximum current values

Hii, I have a question about the two different maximum currents to configure in the VESC-Tool: Motor_Current_Max and Absolute_Maximum_Current.
What event could cause the current to exceed the Motor_Current_Max?
I tried to block the Motor and measured the current with a current probe on my oscilloscope but it would not exceed the Motor_Current_Max of 40A in my case. (VESC4, BLDC Mode with hall sensors)
Does the VESC use this additional current range to provide more power for uphill, start etc. or does this just happen by accident?

Thanks