Why does Apex deployment fail without errors?
Question: I am trying to deploy a Salesforce package (a zip file) using the Metadata API to a production environment. The same deployment works successfully on my Developer Edition org. The code being deployed has 100% test coverage, and the deployment user has the AuthorApex permission. However, when I attempt…
Salesforce SAP Integration
Table Of Contents Salesforce SAP integration represents a strategic convergence of two leading software platforms, each dominant in its respective domain. Salesforce, widely recognized as a leader in customer relationship management (CRM), offers a comprehensive suite of services that help businesses manage customer interactions, sales processes, marketing automation, and customer…
What Rights Does the InstallHandler Ghost User Have?
Question: When a managed package with a post-install script is installed in Salesforce, the InstallHandler class runs under a special “ghost user.” What privileges does this user have? Is it associated with a documented profile? During investigation, it appears that this user has unusual properties. For example, certain objects like…
Why am I not receiving Apex emails in sandbox?
Question: I am trying to send a simple email from the anonymous window in my Salesforce sandbox, but I am not receiving any emails in my mailbox. The execution log shows email invocation 1, but nothing reaches the inbox. The same code works fine in production, and I receive emails…
Bulk REST Callouts with Queueable Apex in Salesforce
Question: We have a REST API callout implemented in Queueable Apex that fetches and updates HR information for related Contact records from an external system whenever a Contact is inserted or updated in Salesforce. The issue arises when a bulk insert or update operation occurs on Contact records, as this…
Why is “Record is read-only” Error Occurring?
When working with an after insert trigger in Salesforce, attempting to modify fields on Trigger.new will result in a “System.FinalException: Record is read-only” error. This error occurs because records in Trigger.new are immutable in after context triggers since the DML operation has already been completed. Here’s an example scenario: You…
Can we use the event’s “path” attribute in Lightning Components?
When developing Aura or Lightning components in Salesforce, we often deal with events such as onfocus, onclick, or onchange. These events help us detect user actions and update component data accordingly. One common situation occurs when you have a repeating list of elements — for example, a list of input…
How to Implementing Dependent Picklists in Lightning Components?
Question: In Salesforce, dependent picklists can be configured in Setup and are fully supported in Visualforce, where the dependent picklist automatically updates based on the controlling picklist’s value. Are dependent picklists natively supported in Lightning Components as well? If not, what is the recommended approach to implement them in Lightning,…
Rendering force:Field Inside Custom Markup?
Question: I am trying to use <force:inputField> and <force:outputField> in my Lightning Component and want to wrap them in custom markup like <div> or <article> for styling as cards. However, when I place these components inside any markup, they do not render in Lightning Experience. They work fine when used…
What is the best way to get the Record Type ID in Apex?
When developing in Salesforce, especially for managed packages or production-grade Force.com applications, one common question arises: What is the best approach to retrieve a Record Type ID in Apex? There are a few ways to get the Record Type ID of a specific record type, but choosing the right one…
