Managing and synchronizing content across multiple environments just became easier and more reliable. With this release, Liferay expands the capabilities of the Batch Engine by introducing two powerful enhancements:
Batch Delete by External Reference Code – Users can now delete items using external reference codes instead of internal IDs, making batch deletions simpler and more consistent across environments.
Import Strategy Support for Deletion – When performing a batch delete, users can now define whether the operation should be partial (stop on error) or complete (continue even if some items fail), offering more control and fault tolerance during the process.
Together, these updates streamline how teams manage bulk deletions—especially in environments that rely on external identifiers or require consistent data maintenance across staging, production, and other instances.
Key Benefits:
More reliable environment synchronization: External Reference Codes allow you to delete the same entities across different environments without depending on internal IDs, reducing risk of mismatches.
Simplified bulk deletion workflows: Deleting large sets of data is now easier, with fewer manual steps and lower chance of errors.
Greater control over delete operations: Choose whether the process should stop on errors or complete fully—helping teams tailor the behavior to fit their operational needs.
Increased resilience and fault tolerance: Deletion jobs are less likely to fail entirely due to minor issues, ensuring smoother maintenance processes.
Consistent support across entities: These enhancements are available for all entity types supported by the batch engine, making them broadly applicable across different use cases.