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Nicole Chang_ Opportunity vs Contract best practices
We're using contracts for the first time in our Org, and trying to see whats best practices for data model contracts & opportunities, knowing that Salesforce provides with a standard lookup field on Opportunity that looks upto Contract object so we can link multiple opportunities to a contract and not the other way round. However as business needs, we also need to link multiple contracts to an opportunity, not sure whats the best practices here? As I'd imagine we'll need to create a junction object to link those 2 objects because of many-to-many relationship?
Also, any best practices to add custom fields, checkbox field for contract renewed, validation rules, etc... on Contract object?
Much appreciated any advice, recommendation!! TIA
Also, any best practices to add custom fields, checkbox field for contract renewed, validation rules, etc... on Contract object?
Much appreciated any advice, recommendation!! TIA
There is no best practices for contract or opportunity object it all depends on business use case.
However below are few points that has details on contract object usage.
The Contract Object is a powerful tool that can help you manage your contracts more effectively. It provides a central repository for all contract-related information, so you can easily track and report on your contracts. In addition, the Contract Object allows you to automate many of the contract management processes, such as creating and sending renewal notices, generating reports, and more. When used correctly, the Contract Object can save you a lot of time and effort in managing your contracts. However, there are a few things to keep in mind when using this Object.
1. Make sure you have the correct permissions before using the Contract Object. Only users with the “Manage Contracts” permission can access the Object.
2. Be aware of the data types that are supported by the Contract Object. Currently, only the following data types are supported: text, number, date, picklist, and checkbox.
3. Use the standard fields provided by the Contract Object. These fields are designed to store the most commonly used contract data.
4. If you need to add custom fields to the Contract Object, make sure they are mapped to the appropriate data type. This will ensure that the data is stored correctly in Salesforce.
5. Use the Contract Object Record Types feature to create different record types for different types of contracts. This will help you better organize your contract data. By following these tips, you can maximize the use of the Contract Object and make your contract management process more efficient.
Reference:
https://climbtheladder.com/10-salesforce-contract-object-best-practices/
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