Validation rules in Salesforce are critical for maintaining data quality and integrity. They are formulas or expressions that evaluate the data a user enters into a record. When a user tries to save a record, the validation rule checks the data against the criteria defined in the rule. If the data doesn’t meet the criteria, the record isn’t saved, and Salesforce displays a customized error message to the user, guiding them to correct the information.
These rules ensure that data entered into Salesforce adheres to specific standards, formats, or business processes that an organization requires. For example, a validation rule can ensure that a required field isn’t left blank, a numerical value falls within a certain range, or a date entered is within a specific timeframe. By preventing incorrect or incomplete data from being saved, validation rules uphold data accuracy and prevent potential issues down the line, thus supporting effective and reliable data management within Salesforce.
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