Get SObject API Name

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  • Data
  • Metadata
  • Utility

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Overview

The Get SObject API Name component returns the API name of the object type for a given Salesforce record Id.

This is particularly useful in Flows or integrations where you are passed a record Id but do not know its object type ahead of time. Instead of hardcoding object names or adding multiple Decision branches, this component dynamically identifies the record’s SObject type.

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Inputs

1. recordId (Required)
   • The Id of the Salesforce record.
   • Can be any standard or custom object record Id.
   • Must be a valid 15- or 18-character Salesforce Id.

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Outputs

1. sObjectApiName
   • The API name of the record’s object type (e.g., Account, Opportunity, Case, CustomObject__c).
   • Returns null if the Id cannot be resolved.

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Example Scenario – Identify Object Type

Scenario:
You receive a record Id in a Flow (e.g., from a platform event or related record). You need to know what type of object it belongs to so you can branch your logic accordingly.

Implementation with Get SObject API Name:

1. Input

   • recordId: 500xx0000123ABC

2. Execution

   • The component inspects the Id and retrieves the record’s object type.

3. Output

   • sObjectApiName: Case

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Results

• Allows you to dynamically identify the object type of any Salesforce record Id.
• Removes the need to hardcode object prefixes or maintain long sets of conditions.
• Works with both standard and custom objects.

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Best Practices

• Use in generic or reusable Flows where record Ids may point to multiple object types.
• Always check for a possible null result in downstream logic (e.g., Decision element) to handle invalid or unexpected Ids.
• Combine with other Plinqx utilities (e.g., Filter SObjects) for building robust dynamic automation.

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Troubleshooting

• Null output: The record Id may be invalid, deleted, or not resolvable.
• Case-sensitive logic: API names are returned exactly as defined (e.g., CustomObject__c).