How to Update Specific Columns in Another Table Without Errors

Inci U. · 2025-08-21T01:12:00.879Z

Can I update another table with information I enriched from another table, but for example I just want to send company domain for some reason I am getting errors. I know update table tool works well for all the columns, but what am I supposed to do when I just want to send couple columns?

How to Update Specific Columns in Another Table Without Errors | Clay

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Yes, you can send specific columns using write to table. In Step 4: Map out columns, select only the columns you want to copy from the source table and match them to the appropriate columns in the destination table. For column mapping, enter "/" in the list selection step to skip it, then choose which specific columns (like company domain) to transfer between tables. If you're getting errors, check that: - Your destination columns exist and aren't deleted - You're not writing to a table that references another table - Your API key is correctly configured
Sources: Write to Other Table | Documentation | Clay University Write to Other Table | Documentation | Clay University Write to Other Table | Documentation | Clay University
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Inci U. update only a few columns, use the “Update Table” step but map just the columns you want don’t select all. That way only the chosen fields get sent, and errors should stop
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Exactly! When using write to table, you can select only specific columns in Step 4: Map out columns. Choose just the columns you want to transfer (like company domain) and match them to the destination table columns. In Step 3, enter "/" to skip list selection, then map only your desired columns rather than all available ones. This prevents errors and sends only the data you need.
Sources: Write to Other Table | Documentation | Clay University Write to Other Table | Documentation | Clay University
Inci U.
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I am receiving an error saying it would create a cycle
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The "cycle" error occurs when there's a circular dependency in your write to table setup. This happens when you're sending data to a table that references another table, creating an infinite loop. To fix this: ** Check that you're not writing to a table that references your source table ** Ensure all destination columns exist and aren't deleted * Reconfigure your write to table integration to break the circular reference You can also disable "auto-update" for columns to avoid unexpected updates based on other columns' dependencies.
Source: Write to Other Table | Documentation | Clay University
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Clay
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Yes, you can send specific columns using write to table. In Step 4: Map out columns, select only the columns you want to copy from the source table and match them to the appropriate columns in the destination table. For column mapping, enter "/" in the list selection step to skip it, then choose which specific columns (like company domain) to transfer between tables. If you're getting errors, check that: - Your destination columns exist and aren't deleted - You're not writing to a table that references another table - Your API key is correctly configured
Sources: Write to Other Table | Documentation | Clay University Write to Other Table | Documentation | Clay University Write to Other Table | Documentation | Clay University
Usman
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Inci U. update only a few columns, use the “Update Table” step but map just the columns you want don’t select all. That way only the chosen fields get sent, and errors should stop
Clay
APP
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Exactly! When using write to table, you can select only specific columns in Step 4: Map out columns. Choose just the columns you want to transfer (like company domain) and match them to the destination table columns. In Step 3, enter "/" to skip list selection, then map only your desired columns rather than all available ones. This prevents errors and sends only the data you need.
Sources: Write to Other Table | Documentation | Clay University Write to Other Table | Documentation | Clay University
Inci U.
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I am receiving an error saying it would create a cycle
Clay
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The "cycle" error occurs when there's a circular dependency in your write to table setup. This happens when you're sending data to a table that references another table, creating an infinite loop. To fix this: ** Check that you're not writing to a table that references your source table ** Ensure all destination columns exist and aren't deleted * Reconfigure your write to table integration to break the circular reference You can also disable "auto-update" for columns to avoid unexpected updates based on other columns' dependencies.
Source: Write to Other Table | Documentation | Clay University
Channeled
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This thread was picked up by our in-app web widget and will no longer sync to Slack. If you are the original poster, you can continue this conversation by logging into https://app.clay.com and clicking "Support" in the sidebar. If you're not the original poster and require help from support, please post in Clay Support.