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Halo PSA

Consume Halo PSA API

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Item Stock → Post Undefined

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Overview

This node integrates with the Halo PSA API to perform various operations on different resources. Specifically, for the "Item Stock" resource with the "Post Undefined" operation, it sends a POST request to create or update item stock data by submitting a JSON body payload.

Common scenarios where this node is beneficial include automating inventory management tasks such as adding new serialized assets, updating custom fields, or managing allowed statuses of items in stock within the Halo PSA system. For example, a user might use this node to programmatically upload detailed stock information including custom metadata and visibility conditions for serialized assets.

Properties

Name Meaning
Body A JSON object representing the payload to send in the POST request. It includes complex nested structures such as serialized assets, fields with visibility conditions, custom fields with validation data, custom buttons, and allowed status configurations. The user provides this JSON to define the item stock details to be created or updated.

The "Body" property expects a JSON string that will be parsed and sent as the request body. Its default structure includes arrays of serialized assets, each containing fields like visibility conditions, custom fields with database lookup triggers and validation reasons, custom buttons, and allowed statuses.

Output

The node outputs an array of JSON objects corresponding to the response from the Halo PSA API for each input item processed. Each output item contains a json field with the API response data.

If the API call fails and the node is configured to continue on failure, the output for that item will contain a json field with an error message describing the failure.

No binary data output is produced by this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an active connection to the Halo PSA API.
  • Needs credentials providing:
    • 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.

Troubleshooting

  • Common issues:

    • Missing or invalid credentials will cause the node to throw an error indicating no credentials were returned.
    • Incorrect resource or operation names will result in errors stating the resource or operation was not found.
    • Malformed JSON in the "Body" property can cause parsing errors or API request failures.
    • Network or authentication errors from the Halo PSA API may cause the request to fail.

  • Error messages and resolutions:

    • "No credentials returned!": Ensure the API credentials are correctly set up in n8n.
    • "Resource Item Stock not found" or "Operation Post Undefined not found for resource Item Stock": Verify the resource and operation names match those supported by the node.
    • JSON parsing errors: Validate the JSON syntax in the "Body" property before running the node.
    • API errors: Check the API endpoint, credentials, and network connectivity.

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