Automated Data Validation Templates for Error-Free Salesforce Imports
We built an Excel-first validation layer so data is checked at the point of entry, before it reaches Salesforce.
About The client
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Bulk uploads were relying on manual checking and repeated correction cycles after imports failed. This initiative introduced self-validating Excel templates that guide users with field descriptions, examples, and instructions, and flag issues immediately.
The aim was to reduce import failures, speed up onboarding and migrations, and keep data formats consistent across large-volume uploads.
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How It Went
The Challenge
- Manual validation was slow and inconsistent across teams and templates.
- Large picklist sets and multiple integrations increased the risk of rejected records at import.
- Data formats drifted over time, creating mismatches and rework during uploads.
- Errors were often detected late, delaying the overall import and correction cycle.
- High volumes made it difficult to maintain quality without an automated pre-import check.
How We Did it?
Our Solution
We created a self-validating Excel template with built-in rules, formulas, and formatting that checks data as it is entered. The template enforces mandatory fields, validates formats, flags duplicates, and highlights missing or invalid values.
Where needed, Excel is connected to Salesforce via XL-Connector to validate against Salesforce metadata (for example picklists and required fields) before import. This turns Excel into a staging area: validate, correct, then import.
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Technologies & Platforms
- Microsoft Excel
- Salesforce
- Excel Macros and VBA
- Salesforce Excel integration
- Salesforce Data Import Wizard
Joint Effort
The Collaboration
We aligned stakeholders on the import failure patterns and standardised the template structure and rules. Delivery focused on practical usability: clear instructions, predictable error flags, and repeatable checks that work across multiple datasets.
The team iterated on validation coverage to reduce back-and-forth during uploads and make data readiness visible before any import attempt.
Work With UsThe Result
Project Outcomes
- 65% reduction in time spent preparing and validating templates.
- > 98% accuracy in data imports, reducing rework and data rejection.
- Eliminated 90% of formatting and duplicate errors using automated validations.
- Faster onboarding and data migration workflows with self-service templates for clients.
- More consistent data standards across teams and integrations
- Reduced manual validation dependency and rework cycles
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