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Invalid Operation

INVALID_OPERATION

This generic error occurs when attempting an operation that's not allowed, such as deleting a record with dependencies or modifying a locked record.

Common Causes

  • •Deleting a record with child records
  • •Modifying a record that's locked or in use
  • •Performing an operation not allowed by permissions
  • •Violating business logic constraints

Traditional Troubleshooting

1

Check for child record dependencies

2

Verify record locking status

3

Review user permissions

4

Check for active processes on the record

5

Review error details for specific cause

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“Apex error ‘FIELD_CUSTOM_VALIDATION_EXCEPTION’ on saving Opportunity — identify which validation rule fired and why.”

FIELD_CUSTOM_VALIDATION_EXCEPTION
Object: Opportunity
Action: Save record
Root Cause
Rule: Require_Amount
Amount must be > 0 when Stage ≠ Prospecting
Set Amount > 0 or change Stage to Prospecting
1 validation rule identified

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