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Item → Get by SKU
AI-generatedOverview
This node interacts with the Zoho Books API to retrieve detailed information about an item using its SKU code. It is designed to fetch a single item record by specifying the SKU, which is a unique identifier used in inventory management.
Common scenarios where this node is beneficial include:
- Inventory synchronization workflows where you need to look up item details based on SKU codes.
- Automating order processing systems that require fetching product data from Zoho Books.
- Integrations where SKU-based queries are necessary to enrich or validate data.
For example, if you have an order containing SKUs and want to pull full item details (like description, price, stock levels) from Zoho Books, this node can be used to get that information efficiently.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| SKU Code | The SKU code of the item to retrieve. This is a required string input where you specify the exact SKU identifier (e.g., "ITEM-001"). |
Output
The output is a JSON object representing the item data retrieved from Zoho Books corresponding to the provided SKU code. The structure typically includes all relevant fields of the item such as name, description, price, SKU, stock quantity, and other metadata defined in Zoho Books.
If multiple items were returned (unlikely for a SKU lookup), each would be output as a separate JSON object paired with the input item index.
No binary data output is indicated for this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an active connection to Zoho Books via an OAuth2 credential configured in n8n.
- The node depends on the Zoho Books API being accessible and the user having appropriate permissions to read item data.
- No additional environment variables or external services beyond Zoho Books API access are needed.
Troubleshooting
Common issues:
- Providing an invalid or non-existent SKU code will likely result in an error or empty response.
- Network connectivity problems or expired OAuth tokens can cause authentication failures.
- If the resource or operation is not supported, the node throws an error indicating unsupported resource.
Error messages:
"Unsupported resource: item"— indicates the resource requested is not implemented; ensure the resource name is correct.- API errors from Zoho Books (e.g., 404 Not Found) when SKU does not exist.
- Authentication errors due to invalid or expired credentials.
Resolutions:
- Verify the SKU code exists in Zoho Books.
- Check and refresh OAuth credentials if needed.
- Confirm the node configuration matches the intended resource and operation.