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The “inline editing isn’t supported for this cell” error appears when you try to edit checkbox fields on Opportunity Product objects through Salesforce reports. This is a platform constraint, not a permissions issue.
The error specifically affects boolean fields on related objects. Here’s how to bypass this limitation and edit your checkbox fields without restrictions.
Eliminate the error by editing in Google Sheets with Coefficient
Instead of fighting Salesforce’s inline editing restrictions, you can import your opportunity product data into Google Sheets where this error doesn’t exist. Then export your changes back to Salesforce through automated updates.
How to make it work
Step 1. Connect Salesforce to Google Sheets.
Install Coefficient in Google Sheets and connect your Salesforce account. Use the “From Objects & Fields” import method to pull Opportunity Product records with all your checkbox fields included.
Step 2. Edit checkbox values without restrictions.
In Google Sheets, modify checkbox values using TRUE/FALSE entries, data validation dropdowns, or formula-based bulk updates. You can edit hundreds of opportunity product checkbox fields simultaneously without encountering the “isn’t supported” error.
Step 3. Push changes back to Salesforce.
Use Coefficient’s export functionality with UPDATE operations to sync your checkbox changes back to Salesforce. The system automatically maps fields and uses the Opportunity Product ID to update the correct records.
Step 4. Automate the process.
Set up scheduled exports to run on your preferred timeline. This creates a seamless workflow where you edit in Google Sheets and changes automatically appear in Salesforce without manual intervention.
Skip the error and start editing
Don’t let Salesforce’s inline editing error slow down your opportunity management. This Google Sheets approach gives you unrestricted checkbox editing with automatic syncing back to your CRM. Get started with Coefficient to eliminate this error for good.
