sf_update_campaign

Update one or more fields on an existing Salesforce Campaign. Pass the Campaign ID and a fields object with any standard field API names (e.g. Status, EndDate, ActualCost, Description). Commonly used to close out campaigns or update spend after the campaign runs.

Server Salesforce Marketing salesforce-marketing-mcp
Category Write
Risk class Medium
Parameters 22 required

What sf_update_campaign does on Salesforce Marketing

AI agents use sf_update_campaign to create or update resources in Salesforce Marketing — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Salesforce Marketing environment.

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
id string Yes Salesforce Campaign ID
fields object Yes Fields to update

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why sf_update_campaign needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies campaign data in Salesforce without deleting anything. Updates are reversible—fields can be changed again or restored. While updating campaign spend (ActualCost) has financial implications, the tool itself is a data modification operation, not a financial transaction. Classified as Write rather than Financial because it modifies campaign metadata/configuration rather than moving money.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Update one or more fields on an existing Salesforce Campaign' and mentions common use cases like 'close out campaigns or update spend'. The tool modifies existing campaign records reversibly.

Questions about sf_update_campaign

What does the sf_update_campaign tool do? +

Update one or more fields on an existing Salesforce Campaign. Pass the Campaign ID and a fields object with any standard field API names (e.g. Status, EndDate, ActualCost, Description). Commonly used to close out campaigns or update spend after the campaign runs. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Salesforce Marketing MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does sf_update_campaign accept? +

sf_update_campaign accepts 2 parameters: id, fields. Required: id, fields. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on sf_update_campaign? +

Register the Salesforce Marketing MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for sf_update_campaign: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Salesforce Marketing. Nothing to install.

What risk level is sf_update_campaign? +

sf_update_campaign is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit sf_update_campaign? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the sf_update_campaign rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block sf_update_campaign completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for sf_update_campaign. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides sf_update_campaign? +

sf_update_campaign is provided by the Salesforce Marketing MCP server (salesforce-marketing-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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