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Troubleshooting Instant VOB Database Field Mapping Errors (CRM)

Purpose

This guide helps resolve database field mapping errors that occur when running Instant VOBs (iVerify), specifically when custom fields are missing or incorrectly configured in your CRM instance.

Symptom/Error

When running an Instant VOB (iVerify), you encounter a database error with messages like:

  • "Query Failed: UPDATE vtiger_vobscf SET cf_XXX = ? WHERE vobsid = ?"

  • "Unknown column 'cf_XXX' in 'SET'"

  • VOB record count remains at zero even though the process appears to be complete

  • The system redirects to an error payload screen instead of showing a success confirmation

The VOB record is not created successfully, preventing workflows that depend on Instant VOB completion from triggering.

Cause

This error occurs when the Instant VOB process attempts to update custom fields in the database that either:

  • Do not exist in your CRM instance

  • Were incorrectly configured or deleted

  • Have mismatched field IDs between the system configuration and the actual database structure

Solution

This is a backend database configuration issue that requires technical intervention:

  1. Contact Dazos Support immediately - Include the following information in your support ticket:

    • The specific error message from the payload screen

    • The VOB record ID where the error occurred

    • Screenshots or a video of the error occurring

    • Patient/record information where you can reproduce the issue

  2. Provide reproduction steps - Our development team will need to:

    • Investigate the custom field configuration in your instance

    • Verify which fields are missing or misconfigured

    • Update the database schema to match system requirements

    • Test the fix with your specific use case

  3. Test the resolution - After our team implements the fix:

    • Run an Instant VOB on a test record

    • Verify that the VOB record is created successfully

    • Confirm associated workflows trigger as expected

Temporary Workaround

While the database field mapping issue is being resolved:

  • Use the standard VOB process instead of Instant VOB if workflows are not dependent on the Instant VOB type

  • Export PDF directly from any existing VOB records to access verification information

  • Avoid repeatedly attempting Instant VOBs on the same records, as this will continue to generate the same error

When to Contact Support

Contact Dazos Support if:

  • You see database field mapping errors when running Instant VOBs

  • VOB records are not being created despite the process appearing to complete

  • You receive "Unknown column" error messages in the payload screen

  • Critical workflows dependent on Instant VOB completion are not triggering

⚠️ Important: This is classified as a Priority 1 issue since it prevents core functionality. Our development team will treat it with highest urgency.

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