Field Maps Maintenance

This job creates or restores default Field Mapper settings that the CPQ flow uses to map fields between objects. This job is critical for obtaining the latest field mappings for new fields.

You can run the Field Maps Maintenance job as part of the upgrade process when you want to restore changes to the default field mappings back to factory settings.

Important
Important

This job deletes any custom field mappings, so before running this job, record any mappings you have added and edited so that you can restore them on the next upgrade of Salesforce Industries Communications after running this job.

Applies to

All releases

Apex Name

processFieldMapperData in TelcoPostInstall

Where to Run This Job

CMT Administration tab

Risks of Running This Job

High risk: Completely removes existing field mappings and restores the default mappings.

When Not to Run This Job

Do not run the Field Maps Maintenance job on any environment without proper planning.

Never run the Field Maps Maintenance job on live production environments.

When to Run This Job

  • After planning and documenting existing field mappings

  • To restore or recreate default field mappings

  • After upgrades that introduce new fields to map

  • On development or test environments, and then on production environments, but not on live production environments

More Information

If you have custom mappings to retain, record your customization details before running the Field Maps Maintenance job.

You can use the Field Maps Maintenance job as a restore job.

The Field Maps Maintenance job may be helpful for troubleshooting, for example, to resolve issues in Industries Cart.

For more information, see Mapping Fields Using Field Mapper.