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ram p 57ram p 57 

In Child object - Formula field- Need to check Parent object - Picklist Starts with 'B'

In Child object - Formula field- Need to check Parent object - Picklist field Starts with 'B' - Then A field value should be updated.

If picklist field  starts with 'C'- Then B field valuse should be updated  else - Empty should be updated. Its possible in Formula field?
AnkaiahAnkaiah (Salesforce Developers) 
Hi Ram, 

Its not possible through formula field. you need to write a trigger.

Thanks!!



 
mukesh guptamukesh gupta
Hi Ram,


This can now be achieved using process builder. The detailed approach for the same has been mentioned in the below post.

https://force-base.com/2016/10/02/process-builder-update-child-records-based-on-changes-in-the-parent-record/

if you need any assistanse, Please let me know!!

Kindly mark my solution as the best answer if it helps you.

Thanks
Mukesh