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Overview

The node interacts with the Sherweb API to perform various operations related to orders, customers, subscriptions, and more. Specifically, for the Order resource and the Validate Place Order operation, it validates the details of an order before placing it. This validation ensures that the order data such as customer ID, cart items, and ordering entity are correct and meet the API requirements.

This node is beneficial in scenarios where you want to programmatically verify order information before committing to a purchase or submission, reducing errors and improving data integrity. For example, an e-commerce platform could use this node to validate shopping cart contents and customer details before finalizing an order with Sherweb’s backend services.

Properties

Name Meaning
API Type Selects which Sherweb API to use: either "Service Provider API" or "Distributor API".
Customer ID The unique identifier of the customer placing the order.
Cart Items A JSON array representing the items in the cart, each with SKU and quantity.
Ordered By The name of the person or entity who is placing the order.

Output

The node outputs a JSON object containing the result of the order validation. This typically includes confirmation that the order data is valid or details about any validation errors encountered. The exact structure depends on the Sherweb API response but generally will include status indicators and messages relevant to the order validation process.

If the node supports binary data output (not evident from the provided code), it would represent files or attachments related to the order, but this is not indicated here.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential for authentication with Sherweb.
  • Uses the Sherweb API base URL https://api.sherweb.com.
  • The node depends on proper configuration of OAuth2 credentials and subscription keys within n8n to authenticate requests.
  • No additional external libraries beyond those bundled with the node are required.

Troubleshooting

  • Common Issues:
    • Invalid or missing customer ID can cause validation failures.
    • Incorrectly formatted cart items JSON may lead to parsing errors.
    • Authentication errors if API credentials are not set up correctly.
  • Error Messages:
    • Errors returned by the Sherweb API will typically indicate what part of the order data failed validation.
    • Authentication errors suggest checking API keys and OAuth tokens.
  • Resolutions:
    • Ensure all required fields are filled and correctly formatted.
    • Verify API credentials and permissions.
    • Validate JSON syntax for cart items before execution.

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