When using the Delete operation in a task with a Salesforce target, which identifier should be used?

When performing a Delete operation in a task with a Salesforce target, the Salesforce ID should be used as the identifier. The Salesforce ID is a unique identifier assigned by Salesforce to each record, ensuring that the correct record is targeted for deletion. Since the operations in Salesforce are heavily based on these IDs for accurate identification of records, using the Salesforce ID is crucial for the Delete operation to work effectively.

By using the Salesforce ID, the deletion command directly references the specific record within the Salesforce system, preventing errors that could arise from using other identifiers that may not guarantee uniqueness or direct mapping to a specific record. This approach minimizes the chances of inadvertently deleting the wrong records, which can be especially important in managing data integrity within Salesforce applications.

Other identifiers, such as Foreign Key or External ID, are typically used for establishing relationships between records or for data import/export purposes, but they do not guarantee direct retrieval and deletion of a record within Salesforce. Therefore, they are not suitable for the Delete operation as they might not correlate directly to a specific Salesforce record.