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- Down Payment Invoice Actions
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Overview
This node integrates with the Lexware Office API to manage various business resources. Specifically, for the Article - Create operation, it allows users to create new articles (items or services) in their Lexware system. This is useful for automating inventory or service catalog management by programmatically adding new articles.
Typical use cases include:
- Automatically adding new products or services from an external system into Lexware.
- Creating custom articles with specific pricing and tax details.
- Streamlining product onboarding workflows by integrating with other tools.
For example, a user could set up a workflow that creates a new article whenever a new product is added in their e-commerce platform, ensuring consistent data across systems.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Article Name | The name/title of the article to be created (required). |
| Article Description | Optional description providing more details about the article. |
| Article Type (Create) | Type of article to create; options are: Service, Material, Custom (required). |
| Unit Price | The price per unit of the article (optional, defaults to 0). |
| Currency | Currency code for the unit price, e.g., EUR (optional, defaults to "EUR"). |
| Tax Rate | Tax rate percentage applicable to the article (optional, defaults to 19%). |
| Unit Name | Unit of measurement for the article, e.g., piece, hour, kg (optional, defaults to "piece"). |
| Additional Fields | A collection of optional extra fields including: |
| - Name: Alternative name for the resource | |
| - Description: Additional description | |
| - Notes: Extra notes | |
| - Tags: Tags associated with the article | |
| - External ID: Identifier from an external system |
Output
The node outputs a JSON array where each element represents the result of the create operation for an article. The JSON object typically contains the newly created article's data as returned by the Lexware Office API, including its unique ID and all provided properties.
If multiple input items are processed, the output array contains one result per input item.
The node does not output binary data for this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for authenticating with the Lexware Office API.
- The node expects the Lexware Office API base URL and API key to be configured in the credentials.
- No additional external dependencies beyond the Lexware Office API.
Troubleshooting
- Missing Required Fields Error: If required fields such as "Article Name" or "Article Type (Create)" are not provided, the node throws an error listing missing fields. Ensure all mandatory properties are filled.
- Authentication Errors: If the API key credential is invalid or missing, requests will fail. Verify the API key and base URL in the credentials.
- API Limitations: The Lexware API may impose rate limits or validation rules on article creation. Check API documentation if errors occur.
- Invalid Property Values: Providing unsupported currency codes or invalid tax rates may cause errors. Use valid ISO currency codes and reasonable tax percentages.
Links and References
- Lexware Office API Documentation (official API docs)
- n8n Documentation on Credentials
- ISO Currency Codes
If you need further details on other operations or resources, feel free to ask!