Actions99
- Group Accounts Actions
- Group Account Codes Actions
- Accounts Actions
- Expenses Actions
- Purchase Orders Actions
- Get A List Of Purchase Orders
- Create A New Purchase Order
- Get A Purchase Order
- Update A Purchase Order
- Open A Purchase Order
- Get A List Of Purchase Orders Items For A Specific Purchase Order
- Create A Purchase Order Item
- Get A Purchase Order Item
- Update A Purchase Order Item
- Delete A Purchase Order Item
- Get A List Of Goods Received Notes For A Specific Purchase Order
- Create A Goods Received Note
- Attach A File To A Goods Received Note
- Delete A Goods Received Note
- Suppliers Actions
- Fund Accounts Actions
- Cards Actions
- Expense Categories Actions
- Tax Rates Actions
- Amortizations Actions
- Account Teams Actions
- Account Codes Actions
- External Teams Actions
- Custom Fields Actions
- Get Custom Fields
- Create A New Custom Field
- Get Custom Field
- Update Custom Field
- Delete A Custom Field And All Its Values
- Get Custom Field Values
- Create A Custom Field Value
- Delete Custom Field Values
- Get A Custom Field Value
- Update A Custom Field Value
- Delete A Custom Field Value
- Get Managers For A Specific Custom Field Value
- Adds Managers For A Specific Custom Field Value
- Replaces Managers For A Specific Custom Field Value
- Removes Managers For A Specific Custom Field Value
- Webhook Subscriptions Actions
- Group Teams Actions
Overview
This node operation retrieves a list of all available expense categories for a specified account. It is useful in scenarios where you need to dynamically fetch and display expense categories from an external financial or accounting system, enabling users to select or filter expenses based on these categories. For example, it can be used in automated workflows that categorize expenses, generate reports, or synchronize expense data with other systems.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Account Id | Identifier of the account to fetch expense categories from |
Output
The output contains a JSON array listing all expense categories associated with the given account. Each item in the array represents an expense category object with its details (such as category name and identifier). This structured data can be used downstream in the workflow for filtering, mapping, or reporting purposes.
No binary data output is produced by this node operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential or similar authentication token configured in n8n to access the external service.
- The node interacts with an external API endpoint defined by the base URL set in the credentials.
- Proper network connectivity to the external service is necessary.
Troubleshooting
- Missing or invalid Account Id: Ensure the "Account Id" property is provided and correctly references an existing account.
- Authentication errors: Verify that the API key or authentication token is valid and has sufficient permissions to read expense categories.
- Network issues: Check internet connectivity and firewall settings that might block access to the external API.
- Empty results: If no categories are returned, confirm that the account actually has expense categories defined in the external system.
Links and References
- Refer to the external service’s API documentation for detailed information about expense categories endpoints.
- Consult n8n documentation on how to configure API credentials and handle HTTP request nodes.