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Coefficient offers superior record limits compared to Salesforce workflow automation for bulk activity creation. While native workflow tools are constrained by transaction limits, Coefficient handles up to 10,000 records per batch without governor limit restrictions.
Understanding these limits helps you choose the right approach for large-scale activity creation projects and avoid the frustrations of hitting unexpected boundaries.
Bypass Salesforce workflow limits with Coefficient’s batch processing
Salesforce workflow automation has significant constraints: Process Builder allows only 50 DML operations per transaction, Flow supports 2,000 DML operations but is limited by heap size, and Apex Triggers face governor limits of 150 DML statements. Coefficient eliminates these restrictions entirely.
How to make it work
Step 1. Understand Salesforce’s native limitations.
Process Builder restricts you to 50 DML operations per transaction, making it unsuitable for bulk operations. Flow allows 2,000 DML operations but can fail due to heap size constraints. Daily API limits vary by Salesforce edition from 5,000 to 5,000,000 calls per day.
Step 2. Configure Coefficient’s superior batch processing.
Set batch sizes up to 10,000 records (default 1,000) without transaction governor limits. Multiple batches can run simultaneously through parallel processing, dramatically increasing throughput compared to workflow automation.
Step 3. Monitor progress with real-time tracking.
Watch completion percentages and identify failed records immediately through Coefficient’s status interface. This visibility is impossible with workflow automation, which often fails silently or provides cryptic error messages.
Step 4. Handle large volumes with automatic retry logic.
Coefficient automatically retries failed records and provides detailed error reporting. You can pause, resume, or modify operations mid-process, flexibility that workflow automation can’t match.
Step 5. Test with smaller batches before scaling up.
Start with 100-500 record test batches to validate your process, then scale to full volume. Monitor your org’s API usage to avoid daily limits and schedule large operations during off-peak hours if needed.
Scale beyond workflow automation constraints
For activity creation exceeding 1,000 records, Coefficient is significantly more efficient and reliable than Salesforce’s native tools, which are designed for real-time processing rather than bulk historical data creation. Start processing large activity volumes without governor limit headaches.
