HubSpot Salesforce Sync Errors

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Workaround available Web, Salesforce Updated November 13, 2026Based on 4 user reportsHow we research

Quick answer

Open Settings > Integrations > Connected Apps > Salesforce > Data sync, check the Sync Health error cards, fix the cause (permissions, picklists, validation rules), then Resync.

Most likely fix: Read Sync Health

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

  1. 1. Read Sync Health

    1. Connected Apps > Salesforce > Data sync
    2. Click an error card to see affected records
    3. Create a temporary view of HubSpot records to inspect them
    Did this fix it?
  2. 2. Fix permissions and mappings

    1. Give the integration user Read and Edit on the field
    2. Make HubSpot and Salesforce property types compatible
    3. Remove custom mappings to default Lead ID or Contact ID
    Did this fix it?
  3. 3. Fix picklists and owners

    1. Match option API names to HubSpot internal values
    2. Add missing State and Country picklist values
    3. Reassign records with inactive Salesforce owners
    4. Turn off restricted picklist if needed
    Did this fix it?
  4. 4. Resolve duplicates and custom code

    1. Review Salesforce duplicate rules and merge conflicting records
    2. Have your admin check flows and validation rules
    Did this fix it?
  5. 5. Resync

    1. Select fixed errors and click Resync (up to 100 at a time)
    2. For more, import from Salesforce or update a mapped property
    3. Check API call use against the allocation
    Did this fix it?

Symptoms

Records or properties don't sync between HubSpot and Salesforce, with errors like picklist mismatch, field permission or duplicate email.

Why it happens

  • Integration user lacks field permission
  • Picklist or state/country values missing
  • Salesforce flows, validation or duplicate rules block writes
  • Property type mismatch or deleted fields
  • Salesforce API limits
  • Inactive owner or opportunity stage

This guide also covers

  • hubspot salesforce sync error
  • hubspot salesforce integration not syncing
  • hubspot sync health

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