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No HTTP resource was found that matches the request URI ExternalObjects
I have a custom connector wrote in c# which exposes a table from sql server and we have used the endpoint to External Data Source. We are able to query the data and see it in Salesforce but when we ...
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Accessing external object from lightning customer community
I have an external object that I am trying to access from a customer community page via LWC but it is throwing an exception
"sObject type 'Customer_Store__x' is not supported.".
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OData 4.0 External Object: Can't execute SOQL using IN or EQUALS operator, only LIKE - Bug or bad documentation?
According to the Salesforce documentation on SOQL Limits on Objects:
External objects also don’t support the following.
EXCLUDES operator
FOR VIEW clause
FOR REFERENCE clause
INCLUDES operator
LIKE ...
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How can I update the External Data Source via Metadata Api or Tooling Api?
I have a record for External Data Source Named as ED1 which is password protected having below details.
DeveloperName ED1
Endpoint abc.com
IsDeleted FALSE
IsWritable FALSE
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Community site having Navigation tab which has external site embedded but external site not redirecting to home page, how to fix this issue
We are using Canvas app(Manage) for External site called (Seismic) and added that in our community site. In the Navigation bar we have Tab called Seismic, once we click on it will shows iframe and all ...
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Query on OData Adapters for Salesforce Connect
I am trying to find out how and when Salesforce fetch data from external system using oData callout.
I have found two article on that and they are contradicting each other.
https://help.salesforce....
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System.ExternalObjectException
we are facing issue with external objects.
Scenario -
we have external data source and using oAuth2.0 as Authentication protocol and using custom auth provider which will manage refresh access tokens....
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Insert data into external objects
I have configured a writable external object which is of type Salesforce connect : Cross-org and it uses password authentication connecting to the subscriber org. My issue is that when I synced, all ...
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Cannot save data in custom field on external object
I have an external object that is coming from a heroku postgres database. I have managed to successfully import the data but not all of the fields have been imported. There is a field on the postgres ...
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Syncing Files between orgs (e.g. via Salesforce Connect's Cross-Org Adapter?)
Can anyone suggest a high-level solution for the use case of syncing Files between orgs (one-way is fine)? Preferably something that can be quickly POC'd.
For us, Plan A would be to use the ...
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Send JWT token with External Data Source for Odata v4 endpoint in header
I am trying to Authenticate the Calls to My Odatav4 ,
In My Service I have started accepting JWT token in header and it is working if i call the service in postman with JWT token in header,
Now in my ...
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Sharing App between two orgs
Can we initiate a process in one org (org1), collect the data in a different org (Org2), and then pass the data from org2 to Org 1 ?
Background.
Installed a paid third party tool to send survey in ...
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Salesforce Change Data Capture with Cross-ORG external object
I am facing an issue with Change Data Capture
I enabled the Change Data Capture (CDC) feature on Opportunity in the source ORG.
I am able to write a trigger on the OpportunityChangeEvent in source ...
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Sync data between Salesforce & REST API in a resusable way
It feels like groundhog day. As a Salesforce Partner building AppExchange apps one application aspect keeps repeating and the custom solutions I build just don't satisfy my need for reuse.
It's about ...
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oAuth: setting it up for server-to-server connection with External Objects
I'm setting up External Objects using Salesforce Connect (aka Lightning Connect) and OAuth. I've configured the Authentication Provider to use the OAuth parameters and the External Data Source to use ...
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Unable to query External Object created from Files Connect for BOX
I have setup files connect for Box.com in Salesforce. After adding external data source, it created a new external object but I am seeing this error when I try to view files in this object or run a ...
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Not being able to query External Object from Trigger
I need to query an external Object from Contact Trigger. If records are present in the external object, then we have to update the contact. Otherwise we have to create the contact.
Now, my issue is ...
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External Object Sync Without Wiping Cusomizations?
I have a table in a PostgreSQL database that I am exposing as an External ODATA Object to bring into my Salesforce Org. There are about 25 columns on this table.
Within my Org, in the external object ...
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Sync accounts and contacts with external system [closed]
We want this to be a 2 way sync. So we already have a custom webservices to make callouts. I want to explore some standard options.
1) Can platform events be used to update external systems if ...
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Record level sharing for external objects
As per the docs, record sharing is not available on External object. Does that means that all users will be able to see all external object records? (as they are searchable)
For example, let say you ...
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Salesforce Connect - Compliance with OData spec on retrieving single record
We are testing Salesforce Connect at the moment and it doesn't look like that Salesforce Connect actually handles OData requests of single records correctly.
For example, the OData 2 specification ...
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Salesforce Connect report limitations?
We have an Odata endpoint configured for SF Connect access. 3 simple external objects, and having an extremely difficult time getting reports to function.
Standard reports are ok until you add any ...
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Replace Contact object with External object
I'm pretty new to sales force and have a question in reference to data sync.
I have a prime contact that is related to many several table and contains fields that are not available on contact.
These ...
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External Object general error message on login
When logging into an org as a System Admin, I receive the following error:
The text of the error message: "Developer error in file apex://Order__x at line number -1"
Stack trace error message: "...
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How to connect to SAP through Salesforce Connect
Can anyone help me how to connect to External Data i.e, SAP through Salesforce connect using External Data Source and External Objects.
Thanks.
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Is the Salesforce Lightning External Services (Beta) free
Does the External Services functionality cost extra or is it an included feature?
https://releasenotes.docs.salesforce.com/en-us/spring17/release-notes/rn_forcecom_external_services.htm
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Salesforce Connect Custom Adapter test class
What is the correct way to approach testing Salesforce Connect custom adapters? Perhaps there is a unified approach to testing all of its parts, but specifically what is the approach for testing the ...
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External Objects: The value of a parameter contains a character that is not allowed or the value exceeds the maximum allowed length
I created an External Object using an OData 4.0 provider and attempted to display the values of this object (several columns) in a listview.
The listview displays an error with text as in title of OP:...
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Unable to query data on external object using custom provider adapter
I'm trying to extend the DataSource.Provider and DataSource.Connection to create a custom adapter for Lightning Connect. I'm in my developer org and have created a custom provider that shows up in the ...
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Locker Service Compatibility with CMS Connect
We are doing some work on integrating AEM as the CMS connection in a Salesforce Lightning Community page using CMS Connect and the Lightning Builder but have run into some issues with the Locker ...
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External Object in Lightning error: "Unsupported Item"
I am currently developing a custom Apex adapter for Salesforce Connect. In Classic, the external object record is loading successfully from the external source.
When I load the record in Lightning, ...
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SOSL for External Object
I have configured a Salesforce Connect relationship to an external data source using a custom Apex adapter. I am trying to configure one of the external objects to allow search.
I have selected the "...
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$A.get('e.force:refreshView').fire(); is not working
i am calling this method from the save button in lightning component.
getaVal : function(component, event, helper) {
var updateValues = [];
var lstInsert = [];
var lstUpdate = [];
var ...
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Can I use external objects with Marketing Cloud connector?
Using Salesforce's Lightning Connect to have access to external objects, can I connect this with Marketing Cloud using the Marketing Cloud connector?
If yes, what are the limitations (if any)
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Third party lead generation service scope access for creating new leads
Background: We're a lead generation service. We sell the leads (as a subscription) to multiple customers. Many of our customers use Salesforce.
I'm trying to create an app that will create/push new ...
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How Much does it cost to buy Cross-Org Adapter for Salesforce Connect for Unlimited Edition [closed]
We are considering replacing Salesforce to Salesforce usage by Cross-Org Adapter for Salesforce Connect and use it for other cases.
It is provided for free in Developer Edition but in client ...
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External Data source through apex custom adapter
I want to connect the external database from salesforce. I have developed the custom adapter (DataSource.Connection class and DataSource.Provider class).
In connection class, Sync method is working ...
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external object text field length hard/soft limits
We're implementing a service cloud instance using external objects and odata 4.0.
One of the objects is a "file" object and holds information about downloadable files. One field holds the base64 ...
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Error when calling Database.insertAsync (Status Code "ASYNC_OPERATION_LOCATOR")
I am experiencing some bizarre behaviour when trying to insert external objects. The following statement results in an error:
Object__x o = new Object__x(Name__c='Test');
Database.SaveResult[] sr = ...
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External lookup showing as blank in Lightning Experience
I have a writable external data source with 2 external objects:
Car__x
VIN__c - Unique External Id (maps to VIN column in Car table)
Plant__c - Lookup to custom object Plant
Part__x
Car__c - ...
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What's the point of custom fields on external objects?
If they are not mapped to the schema what's the point of creating custom fields on external objects? I have tested with a checkbox field and verified that my changes are not being preserved, as ...
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How to include lightning record page into vf?
I have created lightning record page using lightning app builder,Now I want to include that into my page when they click button.
Here is my code:
<div id="tab-scoped-7-content"
class="slds-...
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Can we create Push topics on external objects?
I have set up a Push Topic on an external object to look for the 'Create' Activity. However, when I create an External object record, the Workbench Push Topic Window doesn't receive a Message. Is ...
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Unit testing method with SOQL
I'm currently updating a lot of my unit tests to get a healthy average above 75% for some wiggle room. The controller I am currently testing on has a SOQL query within the method I am testing.
try {...
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Configure a simple Google Search in External Data Source
I want to configure Google search in my Org, so that when user searches something in the global search, results are returned from Google as well. I can do this using visualforce page. But i am ...
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Is There an Easy Way to Retrieve Field's External Alias
When creating custom fields on external objects you have the ability to add "External Alias / External Column Name" of the corresponding field name in the external data source.
I've got a situation ...
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External integration: MuleSoft vs Salesforce Connect? [closed]
I am looking to integrate an external system that supports OData into SFDC. Both ends of this integration will need to have read and write access to each other. I am assuming a peak traffic rate of 10,...
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Chart using json from external url
Is there a way to have a salesforce native chart use a url that provides JSON as the data for the chart?
I keep reading about lightning connect and OData to connect to an external database, but I'm ...
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Salesforce Files Connect Indirect Lookup
I set up Salesforce files connect with sharepoint online via an office 365 application and it works fine.
But when i try to do dynamic linking via indirect lookups I do not seem to get it right, I ...
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Salesforce Connect Apex Connector Framework Deployment Error
I am getting the following error on my external objects after deploying them using the Force.com ANT Migration Tool.
MISSING LABEL PropertyFile - val DataSourceDataTypeNotSupported not found in ...
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