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msaz87msaz87 

Use Process Builder to delete lead converted chatter posts on account

I wanted to use Process Builder + a flow to automatically delete the chatter post generated on an account when a lead is converted. I've created both parts, but it doesn't seem to be working...

Here's the process builder:
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It triggers on the "Feed Item" object, when an object is created or edited, with no recursion.

The action group criteria is pretty basic for now, just to test it -- with the only condition being FeedItem Type = "Tracked Change"
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And the only action is to launch the flow that deletes the record...
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The flow is just one part:
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Taking the variable ID from the Process Builder and deleting it
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Any ideas why this wouldn't work?
SandhyaSandhya (Salesforce Developers) 
Hi msaz87,

Please check below link which has an example for your requirement.

https://automationchampion.com/2015/04/09/getting-started-with-process-builder-part-17-auto-delete-system-generated-chatter-post/

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Thanks and Regards
sandhya
msaz87msaz87
Hi Sandhya -- will this example work for repeated conversions to the same Account? The example looks like the PB is only triggered when a new Account is created via lead conversion -- so will this work if the Account already exists and has new leads being converted into it?
Diavonna S.Diavonna S.
Hi msaz87,

I know this response is almost a year old, but in case you haven't received any response elsewhere, I can answer your last question about this process.  The link posted for the Automation Champion resolution will only work for Leads converted to new Accounts; it will not work for repeated conversions to existing Accounts.  I've confirmed this with the author of the blog.  If this process can be modified to work with existing accounts, I will come back and update.