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Approval Process Rule → Post Undefined

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Overview

This node integrates with the Halo PSA API to perform various operations on different resources within the Halo PSA system. Specifically, for the "Approval Process Rule" resource and the "Post Undefined" operation, it allows users to send a custom JSON body payload to create or modify approval process rules based on specified criteria.

Common scenarios include automating approval workflows by programmatically defining or updating rules that govern approvals in business processes. For example, a user might define complex criteria for when certain requests require managerial approval, enabling dynamic and automated control over approval chains.

Properties

Name Meaning
Body A JSON object representing the payload sent to the API for creating or updating an approval process rule. It typically includes a criteria array where each element defines conditions for the approval rule. The default structure is { "criteria": [ {} ] }. Users can customize this JSON to specify detailed criteria for the approval process rule.

Output

The node outputs an array of JSON objects corresponding to each input item processed. Each output item contains:

  • json: The parsed JSON response from the Halo PSA API after performing the requested operation. This will reflect the created or updated approval process rule details as returned by the API.
  • If an error occurs and "Continue On Fail" is enabled, the output JSON will contain an error field with the error message.

No binary data output is produced by this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires valid credentials for the Halo PSA API, including:
    • Base URL of the Halo PSA instance.
    • Tenant identifier.
    • Client ID.
    • Client Secret.
  • These credentials must be configured in n8n prior to using the node.
  • The node uses HTTP requests to communicate with the Halo PSA REST API endpoints.

Troubleshooting

  • No credentials returned!: Ensure that the Halo PSA API credentials are properly set up and linked to the node.
  • Resource or Operation not found: Verify that the selected resource and operation exist and are spelled correctly.
  • Invalid JSON in Body property: Since the Body property expects JSON, malformed JSON will cause parsing errors. Use proper JSON formatting.
  • API request errors: Network issues, invalid credentials, or incorrect API endpoint usage may cause errors. Check the error messages returned in the output JSON for clues.
  • Enable "Continue On Fail" if you want the workflow to proceed despite individual item errors, which helps in debugging batch operations.

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