The STRING_TOO_LONG
error occurs when Revenue.io attempts to send data to Salesforce that exceeds the character limit for a specific field. This is a common CRM integration error related to field settings in Salesforce.
Common Causes
This error typically occurs in the following scenarios:
- Text data from Revenue.io exceeds the maximum length allowed for the corresponding field in Salesforce
Troubleshooting Steps
As a Salesforce Administrator, you can troubleshoot this issue with the following steps:
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Identify the affected field:
- Check your Revenue.io account logs to identify which specific field is triggering the error
- Example: "Error updating record: {{Field Name}}: data value too large: {{Value Sent}} (max length={{MaxLength}}) (STRING_TOO_LONG)
- Review the data in Revenue.io that's being sent to this field
- Check your Revenue.io account logs to identify which specific field is triggering the error
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Verify field limits:
- In Salesforce Setup, navigate to Object Manager
- Select the relevant object
- Go to Fields & Relationships
- Find the field receiving the error and check its current character limit
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Compare data length:
- Measure the character count of the values being sent
- Confirm whether they exceed the Salesforce field limit
Resolution Strategies
Expand the Salesforce Field Limit
- In Salesforce Setup, navigate to Object Manager
- Select the object containing the field
- Go to Fields & Relationships
- Click on the field name that's receiving the error
- Click "Edit"
- Increase the length limit for the field
- Save your changes
Need Additional Help?
If you've tried the solutions above and are still experiencing errors:
- Contact Revenue.io Support for assistance with data configuration
- Consult with your Salesforce implementation partner about optimal field settings
- Review the Salesforce Field Limits documentation for detailed information about character limits across different field types