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 Field Location and API Name:

The custom text field Additional_Text__c resides on the Quote object.

In Salesforce CPQ, the correct syntax to reference fields in HTML templates is to use the merge field syntax appropriate to the object.

 Syntax Explanation:

{!quote.Additional_Text__c} directly references the field from the Quote object in a format recognized by the CPQ document generation engine.

Alternative options such as {ISBQQ__Quote__r.Additional_Text__c} reference lookup relationships and do not apply here.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

As per the Quote Template Content documentation, use the merge fields directly associated with the object being utilized in the template ​.

 Requirement:

To allow sales reps to view a subset of products via a button in the Quote Line Editor.

 Solution:

A Custom Action with a Search Filter is configured to dynamically limit the displayed products.

 Mechanism:

The Custom Action triggers the Product Selection process, with the Search Filter applying criteria to display only the desired subset of products.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Custom Actions and Search Filters are documented as the preferred method to customize product visibility in the Product Selection process .

Understanding the Requirement:

Universal Containers wants sales reps to associate Campaign records with Quote Lines using a lookup field in the Quote Line Editor.

The requirement includes avoiding warning messages when searching for Campaign records.

Salesforce CPQ Lookup Field Behavior:

When a lookup field is added to the Quote Line Editor, Salesforce CPQ searches for records in the target object (e.g., Campaign).

To avoid warnings, the target object (Campaign) must have a specific field set named CPQ_Lookup, which defines the fields displayed in the search results.

Steps to Implement the Solution:

Step 1: Navigate to the Campaign object in Salesforce Setup.

Step 2: Go to the "Field Sets" related list and click "New."

Step 3: Name the field set CPQ_Lookup (case-sensitive).

Step 4: Add the fields you want to display in the lookup search results (e.g., Campaign Name, Start Date, Owner).

Step 5: Save the field set.

Integration with the Quote Line Editor:

The system will now use the fields defined in the CPQ_Lookup field set when sales reps perform a search for Campaign records.

This ensures the lookup field operates without errors or warnings in the Quote Line Editor.

Key Considerations:

Ensure that all required fields for identifying Campaign records are included in the CPQ_Lookup field set.

Test the lookup functionality in the Quote Line Editor to confirm smooth operation.

Validation:

Add a Campaign lookup field to a Quote Line in the Quote Line Editor and test the search functionality. Verify that the fields defined in the CPQ_Lookup field set appear in the search results without warnings.

References:

Salesforce CPQ documentation on setting up lookup fields and field sets emphasizes creating a CPQ_Lookup field set to avoid warnings

 Requirement:

Provide 80 products for general access while restricting access to 20 special products for a specific user group.

 Solution:

Two Price Books:

General Access Price Book: Includes only the 80 products available to all users.

Special Access Price Book: Includes all 100 products for users with elevated access.

Guided Selling: Dynamically assigns the appropriate Price Book based on user access level, ensuring visibility is controlled.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

The Price Book strategy with Guided Selling is detailed in the Product and Price Configuration guidelines ​.