AvantGuard - Pax8 - Partner

Overview

The node is designed to interact with the AvantGuard Pax8 Partner API, specifically to retrieve detailed information about a partner invoice. In the context of the "Invoices" resource and the "Get Partner Invoice" operation, it fetches data for a specific invoice identified by its unique ID.

This node is beneficial in scenarios where users need to automate the retrieval of invoice details from the Pax8 platform, such as integrating billing data into financial systems, generating reports, or triggering workflows based on invoice status or content.

Practical example:
A finance team could use this node within an n8n workflow to automatically pull invoice details when an invoice ID is received, then update their accounting software or notify stakeholders about invoice statuses.

Properties

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the full details of the requested partner invoice as returned by the Pax8 API. This typically includes fields such as invoice amounts, dates, line items, status, and related metadata.

If the API supports binary data (e.g., PDF copies of invoices), the node would handle that accordingly, but based on the static code and properties, the primary output is structured JSON data describing the invoice.

Dependencies

• Requires an API key credential for authenticating with the AvantGuard Pax8 Partner API.
• The node makes HTTP requests to the base URL https://api.pax8.com/v1.
• Proper configuration of the API credential within n8n is necessary to authorize requests.

Troubleshooting

• Common issues:

  • Invalid or missing Invoice Id: The node requires a valid invoice ID; providing an incorrect or empty value will result in errors.
  • Authentication failures: If the API key credential is not set up correctly or has expired, the node will fail to authenticate.
  • Network or API downtime: Connectivity issues or Pax8 API outages can cause request failures.

• Error messages:

  • Unauthorized or 401 errors indicate problems with API credentials.
  • 404 Not Found errors suggest the specified invoice ID does not exist or is inaccessible.
  • Timeout or network errors imply connectivity problems.

Resolution tips:

• Verify the invoice ID is correct and exists in the Pax8 system.
• Ensure the API key credential is valid and properly configured in n8n.
• Check network connectivity and Pax8 service status.

Links and References

• Pax8 API Documentation (general reference for API endpoints and authentication)
• n8n Documentation for configuring credentials and using HTTP request nodes.