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Admin (V1Alpha) - Key Event → Delete Key Event

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Overview

This node integrates with the Google Analytics API to manage key events within a specified property. Specifically, the "Delete Key Event" operation allows users to delete a key event from a Google Analytics property. This is useful for administrators who want to remove obsolete or incorrect key events that track important user interactions or conversions.

Common scenarios include:

  • Cleaning up outdated key events that are no longer relevant.
  • Removing mistakenly created key events.
  • Managing event tracking configurations programmatically as part of an automated workflow.

Example: An analytics administrator wants to delete a key event identified by its ID from a specific property to ensure only current and valid events are tracked.

Properties

Name Meaning
Property ID The unique identifier of the Google Analytics property where the key event exists.
Key Event ID The unique identifier of the key event to be deleted.
Query Parameters Optional additional parameters to customize the request (e.g., filters, pagination).

The Query Parameters collection can include:

  • Calculated Metric ID
  • Entity (property or account level)
  • Filter expression
  • Names of access bindings
  • Page Size (number of items to return)
  • Page Token (for pagination)
  • Show Deleted (boolean to include soft-deleted items)
  • Universal Analytics Property ID
  • Update Mask (fields to update)

Output

The output is a JSON array containing the response from the Google Analytics API after attempting to delete the key event. Typically, for a delete operation, the response may be empty or contain confirmation details depending on the API's behavior.

No binary data output is involved in this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an OAuth2 API credential for Google Analytics API authentication.
  • The node uses the Google Analytics Admin API endpoint https://analyticsadmin.googleapis.com/v1alpha.
  • Proper permissions on the Google Analytics property are necessary to perform deletion operations.

Troubleshooting

  • Missing Credentials Error: If the node throws "Missing Google Analytics API Credentials," ensure that a valid OAuth2 credential for Google Analytics is configured in n8n.
  • Required Parameter Missing: Errors like "Property ID is required" or "Key Event ID is required" indicate that these mandatory inputs were not provided. Verify that these fields are correctly set.
  • API Request Failures: Errors returned from the Google Analytics API will be wrapped and shown with the message prefix "Error calling Google Analytics API." Check the error description for details such as permission issues, invalid IDs, or network problems.
  • Soft-Deleted Items: If you expect to see soft-deleted (trashed) items, ensure the "Show Deleted" query parameter is set appropriately.

Links and References

This summary focuses on the "Delete Key Event" operation under the "Admin (V1Alpha) - Key Event" resource, describing its purpose, input properties, expected output, dependencies, and common troubleshooting tips based on static analysis of the node's source code and provided property definitions.

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