salesforce-validation-rule

Generate Salesforce Validation Rules with metadata fields and formulas.

803|289|Updated Nov 7, 2025

Search Tags:#validation #metadata #rules #salesforce #formula #data-quality #error-message

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npx skills add https://github.com/forcedotcom/afv-library --skill salesforce-validation-rule

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Skill: salesforce-validation-rule
Source: https://github.com/forcedotcom/afv-library/tree/main/skills/salesforce-validation-rule
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/forcedotcom/afv-library --skill salesforce-validation-rule

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Validation Rules enforce data quality and business logic in Salesforce by preventing invalid records from being saved and guiding users with clear error messages.

Core Features & Use Cases

Core Rule Properties: fullName, active, errorConditionFormula, errorMessage, plus guidelines for creating robust rules.
Formula Guidance: best practices and common function usage to craft reliable validation logic.
Use Case: ensure data integrity during object creation, updates, and deployment, with clear user feedback on validation failures.

Quick Start

Provide the target Salesforce object, the validation rule condition, and the error message to generate a new validation rule.

Frequently Asked Questions about salesforce-validation-rule

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I create a Salesforce validation rule with the correct metadata fields?▼

To create a Salesforce validation rule, you need the fullName, active, errorConditionFormula, and errorMessage metadata fields. This Skill generates these required fields and formulas in a deployment-ready format to enforce data quality on records.

What is the best way to write an error condition formula for a Salesforce validation rule?▼

Writing an error condition formula for a Salesforce validation rule requires following best practices and common function usage to craft reliable logic. This Skill provides formula guidance to ensure your validation rules enforce data integrity robustly.

Can I generate deployment-ready Salesforce validation rules for object updates?▼

Yes, you can generate deployment-ready Salesforce validation rules for object creation and updates. Provide the target Salesforce object, validation rule condition, and error message to get the required metadata fields for deployment.

Why does my Salesforce validation rule deployment fail and how do I troubleshoot it?▼

Troubleshooting Salesforce validation rule deployment failures involves checking the generated metadata fields and errorConditionFormula. This Skill helps troubleshoot deployment issues by automating the creation of correctly formatted validation rules.

When do I need to use a validation rule to enforce Salesforce data quality?▼

You need to use a validation rule to enforce Salesforce data quality when preventing invalid records from being saved and guiding users with clear error messages during object creation, updates, or deployments.

Does this Salesforce validation rule generator support custom error messages?▼

Yes, the Salesforce validation rule generator supports custom error messages. You provide the target object, validation condition, and the specific errorMessage text to generate a rule that guides users with clear feedback on validation failures.