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
Purchase Orders → Create A New Purchase Order
AI-generatedOverview
This node allows users to create a new purchase order within an external system via API. It is useful for automating procurement workflows, integrating purchase order creation into larger automation processes, or syncing purchase orders from other systems.
Typical use cases include:
- Automatically generating purchase orders when certain conditions are met (e.g., inventory low).
- Creating purchase orders programmatically based on data from other applications.
- Centralizing purchase order management by pushing data into a single platform.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Account Id | Identifier of the account under which the purchase order will be created. |
| Note | A note or comment from the creator of the purchase order. |
| Created By | JSON object representing the creator details of the purchase order (e.g., user info). |
| Supplier | JSON object describing the supplier associated with the purchase order. |
| Purchase Order Number | Optional string specifying the purchase order number; if omitted, it is autogenerated. |
| Items | JSON array listing the items included in the purchase order, each with expense category, custom fields, and amortization details. |
Output
The node outputs JSON data representing the newly created purchase order as returned by the external API. This typically includes all relevant purchase order details such as ID, status, line items, supplier info, and metadata.
If binary data were involved (e.g., attachments), it would be summarized here, but this node focuses on JSON data only.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for authenticating requests to the external purchase order service.
- The base URL for the API must be configured in the node credentials.
- The node uses standard HTTP headers for JSON content negotiation.
Troubleshooting
- Missing required properties: Ensure that all required fields like Account Id, Note, and Created By are provided; otherwise, the API may reject the request.
- Invalid JSON format: Properties like Created By, Supplier, and Items expect valid JSON strings. Malformed JSON will cause parsing errors.
- API authentication errors: Verify that the API key credential is correctly set up and has sufficient permissions.
- Autogenerated purchase order number: If you rely on auto-generation but it fails, check account settings on the external system.
- Network or connectivity issues: Confirm that the base URL is reachable and no firewall blocks the connection.
Links and References
- Refer to the external purchase order API documentation for detailed schema and business rules.
- n8n documentation on creating custom nodes and handling JSON input/output.