Data Cloud Activity Logging Solution

Overview

This package provides a comprehensive logging solution for Salesforce Data Cloud activities. It enables organizations to track and monitor Data Cloud operations by capturing activity logs in a custom Salesforce object, providing better visibility into Data Cloud activities across multiple activity types.

Purpose

The Data Cloud Activity Logging solution allows organizations to:

• Track Data Cloud activities in real-time
• Monitor activity status and outcomes
• Capture detailed error messages for troubleshooting
• Maintain audit trails of Data Cloud operations
• Analyze activity patterns and performance metrics

Package Components

Custom Object

• Data Cloud Activity Log (Data_Cloud_Activity_Log__c)
  • Stores activity log records with the following fields:
    • Activity Name
    • Activity Type
    • Event Time
    • Status
    • Record Count
    • Records Processed
    • Records Failed
    • Error Message
    • Additional Details
    • Source Record ID
    • Source Record URL

Flows (8)

1. Data Cloud - Logging - Activation - Logs activation activities
2. Data Cloud - Logging - Calculated Insights - Logs calculated insights processing
3. Data Cloud - Logging - Create Activity Log Record - Core flow to create activity log records
4. Data Cloud - Logging - Data Graph - Logs data graph operations
5. Data Cloud - Logging - Data Stream - Logs data stream activities
6. Data Cloud - Logging - Identity Resolution - Logs identity resolution processes
7. Data Cloud - Logging - Segment - Logs segment activities
8. Data Cloud - Logging - Template - Template flow for creating custom logging flows

Permission Sets (2)

1. Data Cloud Activity Log RO Access (Data_Cloud_Activity_Log_RO_Access)

   • Read-only access to Data Cloud Activity Log object
   • Read access to all custom fields
   • Tab set to "Visible" by default
   • View all records permission

2. Data Cloud Activity Log RW Access (Data_Cloud_Activity_Log_RW_Access)

   • Read and write access to Data Cloud Activity Log object
   • Create and edit permissions (delete excluded for safety)
   • Full field-level access
   • Tab set to "Visible" by default
   • View all records permission

Page Layout

• Data Cloud Activity Log Layout - Standard layout for viewing and editing activity log records

Custom Tab

• Data Cloud Activity Log - Custom tab for easy access to activity logs

List Views (2)

• All - Default list view showing all records
• All Records - Alternative list view for all activity log records

Installation

Prerequisites

• Salesforce org with Data Cloud enabled
• Sufficient user permissions to deploy metadata
• Salesforce CLI (sf) installed (for command-line deployment)

Deployment Options

Option 1: Using Salesforce CLI

# Navigate to the package directory
cd DataCloudActivityLogging

# Deploy to your org
sf project deploy start --manifest manifest/package.xml --target-org YOUR_ORG_ALIAS

# Or deploy and run tests
sf project deploy start --manifest manifest/package.xml --target-org YOUR_ORG_ALIAS --test-level RunLocalTests

Option 2: Using Workbench

1. Create a zip file of the package contents (excluding README.md)
2. Log in to Workbench (workbench.developerforce.com)
3. Navigate to: Migration > Deploy
4. Upload the zip file
5. Check "Single Package"
6. Click "Next" and then "Deploy"

Option 3: Using VS Code with Salesforce Extensions

1. Right-click on the manifest/package.xml file
2. Select "SFDX: Deploy Source in Manifest to Org"
3. Select your target org

Post-Deployment Steps

1. Assign Permission Sets

   • Navigate to Setup > Permission Sets
   • Assign Data Cloud Activity Log RO Access to users who need read-only access
   • Assign Data Cloud Activity Log RW Access to users/processes that need to create/edit logs

2. Verify Tab Visibility

   • The "Data Cloud Activity Log" tab should be visible to users with the permission sets
   • Users can access the tab from the App Launcher

3. Test Flows

   • Trigger Data Cloud activities to verify logging is working
   • Check the Data Cloud Activity Log object for new records
   • Review the flow logs in Setup > Process Automation > Flow to ensure flows execute successfully

Usage

For Administrators

• Monitor Data Cloud activities from the Data Cloud Activity Log tab
• Use list views to filter activities by type or status
• Export activity logs for reporting and analysis
• Investigate errors using the Error Message and Additional Details fields

For Developers

• Use the Template flow to create custom logging flows for new activity types
• Call the "Create Activity Log Record" subflow from other automation
• Extend the custom object with additional fields as needed
• Create custom reports and dashboards using the activity log data

Architecture

The solution follows a modular architecture:

• Each Data Cloud activity type has a dedicated logging flow
• All flows use the "Create Activity Log Record" flow as a subflow
• The Template flow provides a starting point for new activity types
• Permission sets provide flexible access control

Maintenance

Regular Tasks

• Review and archive old activity logs periodically
• Monitor storage usage of the custom object
• Update flows when new Data Cloud features are added
• Review permission set assignments

Customization

• Add custom fields to track additional information
• Create custom list views for specific filtering needs
• Build reports and dashboards for activity analysis
• Modify flows to capture organization-specific details

Support and Contribution

For issues, questions, or contributions, please contact your Salesforce administrator or the Data Cloud team.

Version History

• v1.0 (January 2026) - Initial release
  • 8 logging flows covering major Data Cloud activity types
  • Custom object with 11 custom fields
  • 2 permission sets for flexible access control
  • Standard layouts and list views

License

This package is provided as-is for use within your Salesforce organization.