Actions99
- Group Accounts Actions
- Group Account Codes Actions
- Accounts Actions
- Expenses Actions
- Purchase Orders Actions
- Get A List Of Purchase Orders
- Create A New Purchase Order
- Get A Purchase Order
- Update A Purchase Order
- Open A Purchase Order
- Get A List Of Purchase Orders Items For A Specific Purchase Order
- Create A Purchase Order Item
- Get A Purchase Order Item
- Update A Purchase Order Item
- Delete A Purchase Order Item
- Get A List Of Goods Received Notes For A Specific Purchase Order
- Create A Goods Received Note
- Attach A File To A Goods Received Note
- Delete A Goods Received Note
- Suppliers Actions
- Fund Accounts Actions
- Cards Actions
- Expense Categories Actions
- Tax Rates Actions
- Amortizations Actions
- Account Teams Actions
- Account Codes Actions
- External Teams Actions
- Custom Fields Actions
- Get Custom Fields
- Create A New Custom Field
- Get Custom Field
- Update Custom Field
- Delete A Custom Field And All Its Values
- Get Custom Field Values
- Create A Custom Field Value
- Delete Custom Field Values
- Get A Custom Field Value
- Update A Custom Field Value
- Delete A Custom Field Value
- Get Managers For A Specific Custom Field Value
- Adds Managers For A Specific Custom Field Value
- Replaces Managers For A Specific Custom Field Value
- Removes Managers For A Specific Custom Field Value
- Webhook Subscriptions Actions
- Group Teams Actions
Custom Fields → Create A Custom Field Value
AI-generatedOverview
This node operation allows users to create a new custom field value within an account. It is useful in scenarios where you want to extend the data model by adding additional metadata or attributes that are not part of the default schema. For example, if you manage customer accounts and want to add a custom tag or category to each account, this operation lets you define those custom values programmatically.
Practical examples include:
- Adding a custom status label to an account.
- Creating a unique identifier for integration with external systems.
- Tagging accounts with specific labels for segmentation or reporting.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Account Id | Identifier of the account to which the custom field value will be added. |
| Custom Field Id | Identifier of the custom field under which the value will be created. |
| Label | The display label or name of the custom field value being created. |
| External Id | (Optional) Unique identifier of the custom field value in an external system for reference. |
Output
The output JSON contains the details of the newly created custom field value. This typically includes the identifiers, label, and any metadata returned by the API confirming the creation. The node does not output binary data.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for authentication with the external service managing custom fields.
- The base URL for the API must be configured in the node credentials.
- The node uses standard HTTP headers for JSON content type and accepts JSON responses.
Troubleshooting
- Missing Required Fields: Ensure that
Account Id,Custom Field Id, andLabelare provided; otherwise, the API call will fail. - Authentication Errors: Verify that the API key credential is correctly set up and has sufficient permissions.
- Invalid Identifiers: Double-check that the
Account IdandCustom Field Idcorrespond to existing entities in the external system. - API Response Errors: If the external API returns errors, inspect the error message for details such as rate limits, invalid data formats, or server issues.
Links and References
- Refer to the external API documentation for custom fields management for detailed information on required parameters and response structure.
- n8n documentation on creating custom nodes and handling API credentials.