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Query Exception

QUERY_EXCEPTION

This error occurs when a SOQL query is malformed, references non-existent fields, or violates query rules.

Common Causes

  • •Invalid SOQL syntax
  • •Field doesn't exist on the object
  • •Query exceeds governor limits
  • •Invalid relationship traversal
  • •Field not accessible due to permissions

Traditional Troubleshooting

1

Check SOQL syntax

2

Verify all fields exist

3

Review query governor limits

4

Check field-level security

5

Validate relationship paths

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Related resources

Errors1How-to guides2Use cases2

Errors1

  • Insufficient Access on Cross-Reference Entity

    INSUFFICIENT_ACCESS_ON_CROSS_REFERENCE_ENTITY

How-to guides2

  • How to Troubleshoot Salesforce Errors

    Learn how to identify, analyze, and resolve common Salesforce errors quickly and effectively.

  • How to Optimize Slow Queries in Salesforce

    Learn how to identify and fix slow-running queries that impact performance and may hit governor limits.

Use cases2

Paste an error. Get the root cause in seconds.

Try this prompt

“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

Surface queries over 5s and their caller in one prompt.

Try this prompt

“Identify queries in the last 24 h whose execution time > 5 s and list caller (flow, apex).”

Slow QueriesLast 24h
QueryTimeCaller
SELECT * FROM Lead...8.2sFlow
SELECT Account...6.5sApex
SELECT Opp WHERE...5.1sFlow
3 queries > 5sThreshold: 5s

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