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Saravana RavikumarSaravana Ravikumar 

Why can't we call another batch from execute method?

SwethaSwetha (Salesforce Developers) 
HI Ravi,

This is because the execute method is called multiple times and runs asynchronously, and calling another batch from it could result in unpredictable behavior. You can try to:

Use a Queueable Apex class: Queueable Apex allows you to chain multiple asynchronous jobs together, so you can call a Queueable Apex class from a batch's finish method and then call another batch from the Queueable Apex class

Use a scheduled Apex class: Scheduled Apex allows you to schedule Apex code to run at a specific time, so you can schedule a batch to run after another batch has been completed

Related: 
https://www.biswajeetsamal.com/blog/invoke-batch-apex-from-another-batch-apex/
https://developer.salesforce.com/forums/?id=906F0000000BLuNIAW

If this information helps, please mark the answer as best. Thank you
Arun Kumar 1141Arun Kumar 1141


Hi Saravana,

In Salesforce, the execute method is used in the context of the Salesforce Bulk API. This API allows you to process a large volume of data by dividing it into manageable batches. The execute method is called for each batch of records that you process.

Once the execute method is invoked for a batch, the code inside that method is responsible for processing the data within that batch. After the execute method finishes executing for a batch, the framework handles the next batch automatically. You cannot manually call another batch from within the execute method.

The reason for this limitation is to ensure proper handling of resources and data consistency. By allowing the framework to control the processing of batches, Salesforce can optimize the execution and efficiently manage the large volume of data being processed.

If you need to perform additional operations after the completion of a batch, you can use the finish method. The finish method is called once all batches have been processed, and it allows you to perform any final actions or cleanup tasks.

To summarize, you cannot call another batch from within the execute method in Salesforce because the framework automatically handles the processing of batches for you, ensuring efficient resource management and data consistency.

Hope this will be helpful.
Thanks!