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Overview

This node integrates with the Lexware API to manage Articles, specifically allowing you to create new articles in your Lexware system. It is useful for automating product or service catalog management by programmatically adding items with detailed attributes such as pricing, tax rates, and descriptions.

Practical examples include:

  • Automatically creating new product entries when syncing inventory from an external database.
  • Adding service offerings dynamically based on user input or other workflow triggers.
  • Managing article data updates in bulk through automation workflows.

Properties

Name Meaning
Title The name or title of the article (product or service).
Description A textual description providing details about the article.
Type Specifies whether the article is a "Product" or a "Service".
Article Number A unique identifier or SKU for the article.
GTIN Global Trade Item Number, used for standardized product identification.
Note Additional notes or comments related to the article.
Unit Name The unit of measurement for the article (e.g., piece, kg, hour).
Net Price The net price of the article before tax.
Gross Price The gross price of the article including tax.
Leading Price Indicates whether the net price or gross price is considered the leading price ("Net" or "Gross").
Tax Rate The applicable tax rate percentage for the article (e.g., 19 for 19%).

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the created article(s) as returned by the Lexware API. This typically includes all the article details such as IDs assigned by Lexware, confirmation of stored fields, and any metadata related to the creation process.

No binary data output is involved in this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an active connection to the Lexware API via an API key credential configured in n8n.
  • Network access to the Lexware service endpoint.
  • Proper permissions in the Lexware account to create articles.

Troubleshooting

  • Common Issues:

    • Authentication failures due to invalid or missing API credentials.
    • Validation errors if required fields like Title or Type are missing or incorrectly formatted.
    • API rate limits or connectivity issues causing request failures.

  • Error Messages:

    • "Unsupported resource: articles" — indicates a misconfiguration in the resource parameter; ensure "Articles" is selected.
    • API error responses with validation messages — check that all required properties are correctly set and valid.
    • Network or timeout errors — verify network connectivity and Lexware service status.

Resolving these usually involves verifying credentials, ensuring all mandatory fields are provided, and checking network conditions.

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