Import XML to Salesforce Automatically
Looking to import data from XML to Salesforce?
Advanced ETL Processor Enterprise provides everything you need to automate the data import without writing custom scripts. Visually map and transform your fields, then run the Import immediately or schedule it to repeat automatically.
Video Tutorial
Watch a general data-import walkthrough showing how to connect databases, map fields, and run an import in Advanced ETL Processor.
How to Import XML into Salesforce - Step-by-Step
1. Launch Advanced ETL Processor
Start the Enterprise Edition. Under Tools > Connections, create:
- XML File connection for the input
- Salesforce connection (OAuth or username/password supported)
2. Create a New Transformation
Right-click a transformation group and select New to create a new data mapping flow.
3. Configure XML Reader
- Drag the XML Reader onto the canvas if necessary
- Double-click to open Properties
- Select your XML file
- Select Table and Record XML Tags
4. Configure Salesforce Writer
- Drag the Salesforce Writer onto the canvas if necessary
- Double-click to open Properties
- Select the target object (e.g., Lead, Contact, Opportunity, Custom Object)
5. Map and Transform Fields
Use AutoMap or map fields manually. You can:
- Format phone numbers, email addresses, or dates
- Apply logic based on field conditions
- Assign default values to required fields
6. Run the Import
Click Execute to send data into Salesforce. All operations (insert, update, upsert) are supported.
7. Automate and Monitor
- Schedule XML imports with the built-in scheduler
- Trigger based on file arrival, FTP updates, or external events
- Enable logging, rollback, and failure alerts
Useful links for this import
Start with the Advanced ETL Processor Enterprise overview, then download the fully functional 30-day trial. The import-data hub lists the other XML import workflows.
FAQ
Can Advanced ETL Processor import XML to Salesforce?
Yes. Advanced ETL Processor can read XML, map fields, validate data, write to Salesforce, and log the import.
Do I need to write scripts for the import?
No scripting is required for the normal import workflow. You can configure the reader, writer, mapping, validation, and schedule visually.
Can the XML import run on a schedule?
Yes. The package can run on a schedule, process matching XML files, archive originals, and write rows to Salesforce with the same validation rules each time.
Can imported data be transformed before loading?
Yes. You can clean values, convert data types, calculate fields, split columns, and apply lookup rules before writing to the target.
Can bad rows be logged or rejected?
Yes. Add validation rules so rejected rows, failed files, row counts, and error details are visible after each run.
What should I check before the first production import?
Check source layout, target table, key fields, data types, date formats, write mode, archive folder, and failure handling.
When should I not automate the import yet?
Do not automate it until the source layout, target table, key fields, and bad-row handling are clear. Automation repeats rules; it does not invent them.
Can I test the import before buying?
Yes. Download the fully functional 30-day trial, build one small import, and test it with a deliberately awkward sample file.
Automate Your XML-to-Salesforce Imports
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