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If the file is not showing up on the SFTP after a successful data extract, the missing activity is likely the File Transfer activity. This activity is responsible for moving the extracted .csv file to the appropriate directory on the SFTP server. Without this step, the file will not be transferred to the SFTP location.

References:

Salesforce Marketing Cloud Documentation on File Transfer Activity

The Verification Activity in Automation Studio ensures that the steps within an automation are only executed when a certain condition is fulfilled. This activity is used to check for specific conditions or criteria, such as the presence of data in a file or the success of a previous step, before proceeding with the next step in the automation process. This ensures that subsequent steps are not executed on empty or incorrect data, preventing errors and ensuring data integrity.

Verification Activity in Salesforce Marketing Cloud ensures that specific criteria are met before an automation continues. In the context of Northern Trail Outfitters, using a Verification Activity can check if all necessary data extensions are present and correctly populated before proceeding with the automation. This step is crucial to prevent the automation from completing with missing data, which would result in inaccurate reports.

References:

Salesforce Marketing Cloud Documentation: Verification Activity