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Shopistuff

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Overview

The Shopistuff node for n8n allows you to interact with the Shopify API, specifically to update existing orders. The "Order: Update" operation lets you modify details of an order, such as customer email, shipping address, notes, tags, and location information. This is useful in scenarios where order details change after creation—such as updating a shipping address due to a customer request, correcting an email, or adding internal notes/tags for fulfillment teams.

Practical examples:

  • Correcting a customer's shipping address after an order is placed.
  • Adding or updating internal notes or tags for better order management.
  • Changing the email associated with an order if the customer provides a new one.

Properties

Name Type Meaning
Order ID String The unique identifier of the order to update. Required to specify which order will be modified.
Update Fields Collection A group of fields that can be updated on the order. See below for sub-fields.
- Email String The customer's email address. Used to update the email associated with the order.
- Location Name or ID Options The ID of the physical location where the order was processed. Can be selected from a list or specified via expression.
- Note String An optional note that a shop owner can attach to the order. Useful for internal communication or tracking.
- Shipping Address Fixed Collection Allows updating the shipping address. Includes fields like First Name, Last Name, Company, Country, Address lines, City, Province, Zip, Phone.
- Source Name String Indicates where the order originated. (Note: Only settable during order creation; not writeable afterwards.)
- Tags String Comma-separated tags attached to the order for categorization or workflow purposes.

Output

The output is a JSON object representing the updated order as returned by the Shopify API. The structure includes all standard Shopify order fields, such as:

{
  "id": 123456789,
  "email": "[email protected]",
  "note": "Urgent delivery",
  "tags": "VIP,Express",
  "shipping_address": {
    "first_name": "John",
    "last_name": "Doe",
    "address1": "123 Main St",
    ...
  },
  ...
}
  • All fields present in the Shopify order resource may be included, depending on what was updated and the API's response.
  • If an error occurs and "Continue On Fail" is enabled, the output will include an error field with the error message.

Dependencies

  • External Service: Requires access to the Shopify API.
  • Credentials: You must configure the shopistuffApi credential in n8n with appropriate Shopify API credentials (API key, password, and store URL).
  • n8n Configuration: No special environment variables are required beyond the credential setup.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues:

  • Invalid Order ID: If the provided Order ID does not exist, the node will throw an error indicating the order could not be found.
  • Missing Required Fields: If "Order ID" is not provided, the node will fail to execute.
  • Permission Errors: If the Shopify API credentials lack permission to update orders, you may receive authentication or authorization errors.
  • Field Restrictions: Some fields (like "Source Name") cannot be updated after order creation. Attempting to do so will have no effect or may result in an error.

Error Messages:

  • "At least one line item has to be added" – Not relevant for update, but may appear in other operations.
  • "error": "<Shopify API error message>" – Any error from Shopify will be passed through. Check the message for details (e.g., invalid field, missing permissions).

How to resolve:

  • Double-check the Order ID and ensure it exists in your Shopify store.
  • Ensure your API credentials have the necessary permissions.
  • Only attempt to update fields that are allowed by Shopify for existing orders.

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