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Trying to use SOQL Salesforce to match two fields for one object

  • 10 May 2021
  • 7 replies
  • 1419 views
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I have a custom object Policy__C that I am trying to apply updates to from webhook.

I am needing the following two fields to match my catch data but getting malform error.

Policy_Number__c = ‘{{121784296__Envelope__Body__notifications__Notification__sObject__Policy_Number__c}}'AND Policy_Effective_Date__c = '{{121784296__Envelope__Body__notifications__Notification__sObject__Policy_Effective_Date__c}}'

 

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Troy Tessalone
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Hi @LJohns7640 

Check your query syntax as there appears to be a missing space between ‘AND

 

⚡ Troy Tessalone - AutomationAce.com | Premier Certified Zapier Expert | #1 Zapier Community Contributor
L

Hi @LJohns7640 

Check your query syntax as there appears to be a missing space between ‘AND

 

Same Error, Updated my Clause to Policy_Number__c =  ‘{{121784296__Envelope__Body__notifications__Notification__sObject__Policy_Number__c}}' AND Policy_Effective_Date__c =  '{{121784296__Envelope__Body__notifications__Notification__sObject__Policy_Effective_Date__c}}'

Troy Tessalone
Userlevel 7
Badge +14

@LJohns7640 

The first single quote looks to be different than the others:

Try these troubleshooting tips:

Use representative static values for the dynamic to see if you can isolate the issue.

Try process of elimination to see if you can isolate which part of the query is malformed.

Make sure to check the available help docs: https://zapier.com/help/doc/tips-and-tricks-salesforce-triggers-and-actions#using-the-find-object-by-query-search

⚡ Troy Tessalone - AutomationAce.com | Premier Certified Zapier Expert | #1 Zapier Community Contributor
L

@LJohns7640

The first single quote looks to be different than the others:

Try these troubleshooting tips:

Use representative static values for the dynamic to see if you can isolate the issue.

Try process of elimination to see if you can isolate which part of the query is malformed.

Make sure to check the available help docs: https://zapier.com/help/doc/tips-and-tricks-salesforce-triggers-and-actions#using-the-find-object-by-query-search

I cleaned that up, Now I get the following error

 

Troy Tessalone
Userlevel 7
Badge +14

@LJohns7640 

Some Salesforce object types are not supported:

Error: "we’re having trouble loading ‘Object’ data"

If you run into this error, this means we couldn't find new objects with the name "" or that we're currently not able to use this object type. You can report this to support.

 

Using the Find Object by Query Search

Tips for building a SOQL WHERE clause for your search:

  • Confirm all fields included in your query have appropriate field accessibility and are not ‘hidden’.
  • Fields names do not have to be wrapped with quotes.
  • Field values should usually be inside single quotes (e.g. 'John Doe').
  • The double quote character (") should typically be avoided.

WHERE clause examples:

  • Name = 'John Doe' AND Status = 'Active'
  • Where can be a mapped field from a previous step.
  • CreatedDate 2011-04-26T10:00:00:08:00
  • Name LIKE 'A%'
⚡ Troy Tessalone - AutomationAce.com | Premier Certified Zapier Expert | #1 Zapier Community Contributor
L

@LJohns7640

Some Salesforce object types are not supported:

Error: "we’re having trouble loading ‘Object’ data"

If you run into this error, this means we couldn't find new objects with the name "" or that we're currently not able to use this object type. You can report this to support.

 

Using the Find Object by Query Search

Tips for building a SOQL WHERE clause for your search:

  • Confirm all fields included in your query have appropriate field accessibility and are not ‘hidden’.
  • Fields names do not have to be wrapped with quotes.
  • Field values should usually be inside single quotes (e.g. 'John Doe').
  • The double quote character (") should typically be avoided.

WHERE clause examples:

  • Name = 'John Doe' AND Status = 'Active'
  • Where can be a mapped field from a previous step.
  • CreatedDate 2011-04-26T10:00:00:08:00
  • Name LIKE 'A%'

I see whats happening, It is turning my date field from 10/17/2018 to 2018/10/17 causing it not to find my second filter date. Anyway to change this to original format?

Troy Tessalone
Userlevel 7
Badge +14

@LJohns7640 

Most app backends expect data in this format: YYYY-MM-DD

You can try using a Formatter > Date & Time > Format step to designate the desired format.

⚡ Troy Tessalone - AutomationAce.com | Premier Certified Zapier Expert | #1 Zapier Community Contributor
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