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Halo PSA

Consume Halo PSA API

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Esc Msg → 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 "Esc Msg" resource and the "Post Undefined" operation, it sends a POST request with a JSON body to create or update an escalation message or related entity in Halo PSA.

Common scenarios include automating ticket escalation messages, updating escalation workflows, or posting custom messages triggered by other workflow events. For example, a user might automate sending escalation instructions when a support ticket reaches a certain priority level.

Properties

Name Meaning
Body A JSON object representing the content of the POST request body. This is the data sent to the Halo PSA API for the "Esc Msg" resource's POST operation. Users can input any valid JSON structure required by the API endpoint.

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 POST request.
  • If an error occurs and "Continue On Fail" is enabled, the output will contain an error field with the error message instead of the expected response.

No binary data output is produced by this node.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential for authenticating with the Halo PSA API.
  • Needs configuration of base URL, tenant identifier, client ID, and client secret as part of the credentials.
  • Uses HTTP requests to communicate with the Halo PSA REST API endpoints.

Troubleshooting

  • No credentials returned!: Indicates missing or misconfigured API authentication credentials. Ensure that the API key and related parameters are correctly set up in n8n.
  • Resource or Operation not found: Happens if the specified resource or operation does not exist in the node's configuration. Verify that "Esc Msg" and "Post Undefined" are valid selections.
  • JSON parsing errors: Since the Body property expects valid JSON, malformed JSON input will cause failures. Validate JSON syntax before running the node.
  • API request failures: Network issues, invalid credentials, or incorrect request body structure may cause errors. Check API documentation for correct payload formats and ensure network connectivity.
  • Enabling "Continue On Fail" allows the workflow to proceed even if some requests fail, returning error details in the output.

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