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Halo PSA

Consume Halo PSA API

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Downtime → Post Undefined

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Overview

This node integrates with the Halo PSA API, allowing users to perform various operations on different resources within the Halo PSA system. Specifically for the "Downtime" resource and the "Post Undefined" operation, it sends a POST request with a JSON body to create or update downtime records (or similar entities) in Halo PSA.

Common scenarios where this node is beneficial include automating service management tasks such as scheduling downtime periods, updating maintenance windows, or logging system outages directly from workflows without manual intervention.

For example, a user might automate the creation of downtime entries when a monitoring system detects an outage, ensuring that all relevant teams are notified and records are kept up to date.

Properties

Name Meaning
Body A JSON object representing the data to send in the request body. This allows full customization of the downtime details according to the Halo PSA API schema.

Output

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

  • json: The parsed JSON response returned by the Halo PSA API after performing the POST operation on the Downtime resource. This typically includes details of the created or updated downtime record.

If an error occurs during the request and the node is configured to continue on failure, the output will contain an object with an error field describing the issue.

No binary data output is produced by this node.

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 depends on network access to the Halo PSA API endpoint.

Troubleshooting

  • No credentials returned!
    This error indicates missing or misconfigured API credentials. Ensure that the required API authentication details are correctly set up in n8n.

  • Resource or Operation not found
    If the specified resource or operation does not exist, verify that the correct resource ("Downtime") and operation ("Post Undefined") names are used.

  • JSON parsing errors
    Since the "Body" property expects valid JSON, malformed JSON input will cause failures. Validate the JSON syntax before running the node.

  • API request failures
    Network issues, invalid credentials, or incorrect request body structure can cause API errors. Review the error message returned in the output and check the Halo PSA API documentation for required fields and formats.

  • Continue on Fail behavior
    If enabled, the node will output error messages per item instead of stopping execution, which helps in batch processing scenarios.

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