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Overview

This node integrates with the Google Analytics API, specifically supporting a wide range of administrative and data management operations. The "Update Event Create Rule" operation under the "Admin (V1Alpha) - Event Create Rule" resource allows users to update an existing event creation rule within a specified data stream of a Google Analytics property.

Use cases include managing how events are created and tracked in Google Analytics data streams, which is essential for customizing analytics tracking behavior. For example, you might update rules that define when certain user interactions should be recorded as events, enabling more precise measurement of user engagement.

Properties

Name Meaning
Property ID The identifier of the Google Analytics property where the event create rule exists.
Data Stream ID The identifier of the data stream within the property where the event create rule applies.
Event Create Rule ID The identifier of the specific event create rule to update.
Query Parameters Optional parameters to customize the request, such as filters or pagination options.
Request Body JSON object containing the fields and values to update in the event create rule.

Output

The node outputs the JSON response from the Google Analytics API after updating the event create rule. This JSON typically contains the updated event create rule object reflecting the changes made.

No binary data output is involved in this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires valid Google Analytics API OAuth2 credentials configured in n8n.
  • The node makes authenticated HTTP requests to the Google Analytics Admin API endpoint https://analyticsadmin.googleapis.com/v1alpha.
  • Proper permissions on the Google Analytics account and property are necessary to update event create rules.

Troubleshooting

  • Missing Credentials Error: If the node throws an error about missing credentials, ensure that the Google Analytics OAuth2 API credentials are properly set up in n8n.
  • Required Parameter Errors: The node requires Property ID, Data Stream ID, and Event Create Rule ID for this operation. Omitting any will cause an error indicating the missing parameter.
  • API Errors: Errors returned by the Google Analytics API (e.g., permission denied, invalid IDs) will be surfaced with messages prefixed by "Error calling Google Analytics API". Verify that all IDs are correct and that the authenticated user has sufficient access rights.
  • Malformed Request Body: Ensure the JSON provided in the Request Body is valid and matches the expected schema for an event create rule update.

Links and References

This summary focuses on the "Update Event Create Rule" operation within the "Admin (V1Alpha) - Event Create Rule" resource, describing its purpose, required inputs, outputs, dependencies, and common troubleshooting tips based on static analysis of the node's source code and provided properties.

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