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Coefficient transforms traditional CSV import workflows by combining spreadsheet functionality with direct Salesforce integration. This approach provides data validation, formula support, and real-time error handling that standard CSV tools can’t match.
You’ll learn how to prepare CSV data, apply validation formulas, and execute bulk activity creation with automatic error tracking and rollback capabilities.
Transform CSV data into validated activity records using Coefficient
Traditional CSV imports often fail due to formatting errors and field mapping mistakes. Salesforce Coefficient’s approach lets you clean and validate data using spreadsheet formulas before creating historical activity records with batch processing and detailed error reporting.
How to make it work
Step 1. Import your CSV data into Google Sheets or Excel.
Load your raw CSV file containing contact information, activity dates, and descriptions. Use Coefficient to pull existing Contact IDs to ensure accurate matching between your CSV data and Salesforce records.
Step 2. Apply spreadsheet formulas to clean and validate data.
Use formulas like `=TEXT(A2,”YYYY-MM-DD”)` to standardize date formats, `=VLOOKUP(B2,ContactSheet!A:B,2,FALSE)` to match contact names to IDs, and `=TRIM(UPPER(C2))` to clean text data. Coefficient’s Formula Auto Fill Down automatically applies these to new rows.
Step 3. Configure the export to create new Activity records.
Select “Insert” action to create historical records rather than updating existing ones. Map your cleaned CSV columns to Salesforce Activity fields like WhoId, Subject, ActivityDate, and Description using automatic field suggestions.
Step 4. Use preview functionality to validate before execution.
Review exactly what data will be created in Salesforce before running the import. This prevents the common CSV import issues of discovering errors after the fact.
Step 5. Execute in batches with progress monitoring.
Process large CSV files in configurable batches while monitoring progress and handling errors in real-time. Get detailed results showing successful creations versus failures with specific error reasons.
Eliminate CSV import headaches
This method transforms error-prone CSV imports into reliable, validated data creation workflows. You get the flexibility of spreadsheet data preparation with the reliability of direct API integration. Start importing your CSV activity data with confidence.
