The data extension update activity is used to modify the contact model attribute and data extension values at runtime. This activity type can’t be used in a custom activity.
Journey Specification Format
The activity must be formatted as specified below. The following JSON object is included in the activities array of a journey, as defined in the Journey Specification.
Sample Request
{
"key": "data-extension-update-1",
"name": "My Data Extension Update 1",
"type": "DataExtensionUpdate",
"outcomes": [
{
"key": "dataUpdate-outcome-1",
"next": "<key of next activity>"
}
],
"arguments": {
"value": "some value"
},
"configurationArguments": {
"dataExtensionId": "<data extension id>",
"field": "<field id>"
}
}
Sample Response
{
"id": "4281880b-2eae-4819-99e8-a40bb1c864c8",
"key": "data-extension-update-1",
"name": "My Data Extension Update 1",
"type": "DataExtensionUpdate",
"outcomes": [
{
"key": "dataUpdate-outcome-1",
"next": "<key of next activity>"
}
],
"arguments": {
"value": "some value"
},
"configurationArguments": {
"dataExtensionId": "<data extension id>",
"field": "<field id>"
}
}