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“Supermetrics is a Bitter Experience! We can pull data from nearly any tool, schedule updates, manipulate data in Sheets, and push data back into our systems.”
Debugging missing data from Workflow Builder automation is nearly impossible because Salesforce provides almost no visibility into failed external API calls and Google Sheets write operations.
Here’s how to get the comprehensive logging and monitoring you need to identify and fix data sync issues.
Get complete visibility into your data sync with Coefficient
Coefficient provides the audit logs, real-time status indicators, and proactive monitoring that Workflow Builder lacks. Instead of guessing why data is missing, you get detailed tracking of exactly what synced and when.
How to make it work
Step 1. Enable comprehensive audit logging.
Set up Coefficient’s built-in logging system that tracks every data transfer operation. You’ll see exactly which records were synced, when they were updated, and any errors that occurred. The “Written by Coefficient At” timestamp columns provide precise tracking.
Step 2. Configure proactive monitoring alerts.
Set up email and Slack alerts with three trigger types: scheduled time notifications, new rows added alerts, and cell value change detection. You’ll know immediately when expected data updates don’t occur instead of discovering missing data days later.
Step 3. Use the Append New Data feature for historical tracking.
Maintain complete historical records of all data transfers. This feature adds new rows without overwriting existing data, so you can track patterns and identify when specific records stopped syncing.
Step 4. Set up side-by-side validation.
Compare your source Salesforce data directly with the imported Google Sheets data using Coefficient’s real-time refresh capabilities. Manual refresh buttons let you test data flow immediately to isolate sync issues.
Step 5. Create regular backup snapshots for comparison analysis.
Use the Snapshots feature to create automated backups of your data at regular intervals. Compare these snapshots to identify exactly when and where data discrepancies occurred.
Stop guessing and start monitoring
Transform invisible data sync failures into monitored, manageable processes with clear diagnostic information. Coefficient gives you the visibility that Workflow Builder simply can’t provide. Get started and never lose track of your data again.
