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Overview

This node integrates with the EspoCRM API to perform various operations on CRM entities such as accounts, contacts, leads, and custom entities. Specifically for the Account - Delete operation, it deletes an account record identified by its Account ID from the EspoCRM system.

Common scenarios where this node is beneficial include:

  • Automating cleanup of outdated or invalid account records.
  • Integrating with other systems to synchronize deletions in EspoCRM.
  • Building workflows that manage account lifecycle events, including removal.

For example, a workflow could trigger when an account is marked inactive in another system and use this node to delete the corresponding account in EspoCRM automatically.

Properties

Name Meaning
Account ID The unique identifier of the account to delete. This is required to specify which account record should be removed from EspoCRM.

Output

The output JSON array contains objects representing the result of each deletion attempt. For the Account Delete operation, each object includes:

  • success: A boolean indicating whether the deletion was successful (true).
  • id: The Account ID that was deleted.
  • entityType: The type of entity deleted, here always "account".

Example output:

[
  {
    "success": true,
    "id": "12345",
    "entityType": "account"
  }
]

No binary data output is produced by this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an active connection to an EspoCRM instance via an API key credential configured in n8n.
  • The node uses the EspoCRM REST API endpoints to perform CRUD operations.
  • Proper permissions in EspoCRM are necessary to delete account records.

Troubleshooting

  • Common issues:

    • Invalid or missing Account ID will cause the operation to fail.
    • Insufficient permissions in EspoCRM to delete accounts.
    • Network or authentication errors connecting to the EspoCRM API.

  • Error messages:

    • "The operation "delete" is not supported for resource type "account": This indicates a misconfiguration or unsupported operation; ensure the correct resource and operation are selected.
    • API errors returned from EspoCRM (e.g., 404 Not Found if the Account ID does not exist) will be surfaced as error messages.

  • Resolution tips:

    • Verify the Account ID is correct and exists in EspoCRM.
    • Check API credentials and permissions.
    • Enable "Continue On Fail" in the node settings to handle errors gracefully within workflows.

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