On which evaluation criteria we Cannot create time-based workflow rules?

we can not create time-dependent action on Created and every time it is edited evaluation criteria. Click on the checkbox reevaluate the workflow rules means it will reevaluate all the workflow rules associated with that object.

How do I delete time dependent workflow actions?

You can manually delete any scheduled actions by going to monitor -> time-based workflow. Find the action and hit delete. You can also delete scheduled actions by editing the record, so that it will no longer meet the execution criteria.

When can you not add time dependent action in workflow rule?

When the workflow rule is included in a package. You can’t add time-dependent actions to a rule if you choose Every time a record is created or edited. Time triggers don’t support minutes or seconds.

How to create a time dependent workflow in Salesforce?

Steps to create Time-Dependent Workflow Rule – Action: Log in to Salesforce → Setup → Build → Create → Workflow & Approvals → Workflow Rules → Edit the existing Workflow Rule → Time-Dependent Workflow Actions → Add Time Trigger → Workflow Time Trigger Edit → Click on Add Time Trigger → Input (Number, days, before/after, Rule Trigger date) → Save.

When is the workflow rule deactivated or active?

The workflow rule is active. The workflow rule is deactivated, but has pending actions in the queue. The workflow rule evaluation criteria is set to Evaluate the rule when a record is: created, and every time it’s edited. The workflow rule is included in a package.

How to check if the workflow criteria is still true?

By rechecking the workflow criteria in the field update you are effectively causing the workflow rule to check if it’s criteria is still true before performing the action. Note if the criteria is false you want to set the field value back to its current value.

On which evaluation criteria we Cannot create time based workflow rules?

we can not create time-dependent action on Created and every time it is edited evaluation criteria. Click on the checkbox reevaluate the workflow rules means it will reevaluate all the workflow rules associated with that object.

What are time dependent workflows?

Time-dependent actions are executed at a specific time, such as 10 days before a record’s close date. When that specific time passes, the workflow rule re-evaluates the record to make sure that it still meets the rule criteria. If the record does, the workflow rule executes those actions.

What is the rule criteria?

Evaluate the rule criteria each time a record is created or updated. If the rule criteria is met, run the rule. With this option, the rule repeatedly runs every time a record is edited as long as the record meets the rule criteria. (Default) Evaluate the rule criteria each time a record is created or updated.

When can you not add time dependent action in workflow rule?

When the workflow rule is included in a package. You can’t add time-dependent actions to a rule if you choose Every time a record is created or edited. Time triggers don’t support minutes or seconds.

When is the workflow rule deactivated or active?

The workflow rule is active. The workflow rule is deactivated, but has pending actions in the queue. The workflow rule evaluation criteria is set to Evaluate the rule when a record is: created, and every time it’s edited. The workflow rule is included in a package.

How to create a time dependent workflow in Salesforce?

Steps to create Time-Dependent Workflow Rule – Action: Log in to Salesforce → Setup → Build → Create → Workflow & Approvals → Workflow Rules → Edit the existing Workflow Rule → Time-Dependent Workflow Actions → Add Time Trigger → Workflow Time Trigger Edit → Click on Add Time Trigger → Input (Number, days, before/after, Rule Trigger date) → Save.

Do you have to re-evaluate workflow rules after field change?

And to answer your second question – yes, you have to check “re-evaluate’s the workflow rules after field change” to trigger WF criteria reevaluation in your approval field update. Thanks for contributing an answer to Salesforce Stack Exchange!