Salesforce CPQ Specialist Exam 2025 – Complete Practice Guide

The "Quote Start Date" field is crucial in the context of subscription products within Salesforce CPQ. It determines the effective start date for those subscription offerings. This means that when a subscription product is added to a quote, the Quote Start Date specifies when the subscription service will commence for the customer.

This is particularly important for billing purposes, as it allows the system to align the subscription cycle with the appropriate billing and renewal periods. Setting an accurate Quote Start Date helps ensure that customers are billed correctly from the moment they start using the service and follows the established subscription timeline.

In contrast, the creation date of the quote, the end date for quoted products, and the requirement for contract signing are related to administrative tasks rather than directly influencing the timing of subscription services. While each of these elements plays a role in the overall sales and quoting process, they do not serve the specific function of indicating when a subscription begins, which is the primary role of the Quote Start Date.