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Overview

This node integration allows users to interact with FreshBooks projects, specifically enabling the deletion of a project within a given FreshBooks business account. The "Delete Project" operation removes a specified project from the FreshBooks system.

Typical use cases include:

  • Automating cleanup of outdated or completed projects.
  • Integrating project lifecycle management into broader workflows.
  • Synchronizing project data by removing projects no longer needed in FreshBooks.

For example, a user might set up an automation that deletes projects marked as obsolete in another system, ensuring FreshBooks stays up-to-date without manual intervention.

Properties

Name Meaning
Business ID Your FreshBooks Business ID. This identifies the business account where the project exists. You can find this ID in your FreshBooks account URL or by calling the user info endpoint.

Output

The output of the delete operation typically contains JSON data confirming the deletion status. Since this is a delete operation, the output JSON usually includes metadata about the request success or failure but does not return the deleted project data itself.

No binary data output is involved in this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API authentication token credential for FreshBooks (OAuth2 or similar).
  • Needs the FreshBooks Business ID to target the correct business account.
  • The node makes HTTP DELETE requests to the FreshBooks API endpoint corresponding to projects.

Troubleshooting

  • Common Issues:

    • Incorrect or missing Business ID will cause the API call to fail.
    • Attempting to delete a non-existent project ID may result in a "not found" error.
    • Insufficient permissions on the API token can lead to authorization errors.

  • Error Messages and Resolutions:

    • 401 Unauthorized: Check that the API authentication token is valid and has the necessary scopes.
    • 404 Not Found: Verify the project ID exists under the specified Business ID.
    • 400 Bad Request: Ensure all required parameters are correctly provided and formatted.

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