Overview

This node operation allows users to create a new article in LexwareOffice. It is useful for managing product or service listings within an organization, enabling users to add detailed information such as title, description, pricing, and identifiers like GTIN. Practical applications include inventory management, catalog updates, and sales preparation where articles need to be defined and maintained programmatically.

Use Case Examples

1. Creating a new product article with a specific title, description, and price to be used in sales invoices.
2. Adding a service article with internal notes and tax rate for accurate billing and reporting.

Properties

Output

JSON

• id - Unique identifier of the created article.
• title - Title of the created article.
• description - Description of the created article.
• type - Type of the created article (PRODUCT or SERVICE).
• articleNumber - Article number assigned to the created article.
• gtin - Global Trade Item Number of the created article.
• unitName - Unit name of the created article.
• price
  • netPrice - Net price of the created article.
  • grossPrice - Gross price of the created article.
  • leadingPrice - Leading price type of the created article.
  • taxRate - Tax rate applied to the created article.

Dependencies

• Requires an API key credential for LexwareOffice to authenticate requests.

Troubleshooting

• Ensure the Organization ID is valid and the user has permission to create articles in that organization.
• Validate the GTIN format if provided to match GTIN-8, GTIN-12, GTIN-13, or GTIN-14 standards to avoid validation errors.
• Check that the tax rate is one of the allowed values (0, 7, or 19) to prevent rejection by the API.
• If SSL issues occur, consider enabling the option to ignore SSL certificate validation, but be aware of security risks.
• Use batching options carefully to avoid hitting rate limits or timeouts when creating multiple articles.