Invalid Type
INVALID_TYPE
This error occurs when the wrong data type is provided for a field, such as trying to set a number field with text or a date field with an invalid format.
Common Causes
- •Wrong data type for the field
- •Invalid date format
- •Non-numeric value in number field
- •Invalid picklist value
- •Type mismatch in API call
Traditional Troubleshooting
1
Verify the field's data type
2
Check date format (YYYY-MM-DD)
3
Ensure number fields receive numeric values
4
Validate picklist values match allowed options
5
Review API field type requirements
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