Custom Metadata Types vs Custom Settings vs Custom Labels 💬 In plain words: Three lookalikes: Custom Metadata = configuration that DEPLOYS with your code (best for app settings). Custom Settings = org/user-specific values, changeable at runtime (hierarchy type is great for bypass switches). Custom Labels = translatable text for the UI. 📌 Example: API endpoint URLs per environment → Custom Metadata (deploys with code, sandbox vs prod values). A 'Bypass_Automation__c' checkbox an admin flips during data load → hierarchy Custom Setting. The word 'Submit' translated to Hindi → Custom Label. 🎬 Real-Life Example: The Fee Table Trapped Inside Code Skyline charges a different delivery fee per city. Apex needs those rates on every booking. The Old/Bad Way: if (city == 'Delhi') fee = 50. Else if (city == 'Mumbai') fee = 65. … Every rate change is a code change, a test run, and a deployment. Why this is bad: Business data is trappe...
Troubleshooting Salesforce Error: System.UnexpectedException - "You don't have permission to view this data. Ask your administrator to set up authentication for the external data source."
Introduction: When working with Salesforce, you may encounter various errors and exceptions that can hinder your workflow. One common error is the "System.UnexpectedException: You don't have permission to view this data. Ask your administrator to set up authentication for the external data source" message. This error typically occurs when there is a problem with accessing data from an external data source in Salesforce. In this blog post, we will explore the causes of this error and discuss the steps to resolve it. 1. Understand the Error: The " System.UnexpectedException " error message indicates that an unexpected problem has occurred while trying to access data from an external source in Salesforce. It suggests that there is a permission issue preventing you from viewing the data. The error message advises reaching out to the administrator to configure authentication for the external data source. Now, let's delve into the potential causes of this erro...