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Malformed ID

MALFORMED_ID

This error occurs when an invalid Salesforce record ID is provided. IDs must be 15 or 18 characters and match the expected format for the object type.

Common Causes

  • •Invalid record ID format
  • •ID from wrong Salesforce org
  • •Truncated or corrupted ID
  • •Wrong object type for the ID

Traditional Troubleshooting

1

Verify the ID is 15 or 18 characters

2

Check if the ID is from the correct org

3

Ensure the ID hasn't been truncated

4

Verify the ID matches the object type

5

Regenerate the ID from the record

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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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