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Overview
This node integrates with the Lexware API to manage articles, specifically allowing you to update existing articles in your Lexware system. It is useful for automating updates to product or service information such as pricing, descriptions, and identifiers without manual entry in the Lexware interface.
Common scenarios include:
- Updating product details like title, description, or pricing after changes in inventory or marketing.
- Adjusting tax rates or unit names for compliance or localization.
- Modifying article numbers or GTINs to keep catalog data consistent.
For example, you could use this node to automatically update the net and gross prices of a product when new pricing data becomes available from an external source.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Article ID | The unique identifier of the article to update (required). |
| Title | The updated title or name of the article. |
| Description | A textual description of the article. |
| Type | The type of article; options are "Product" or "Service". |
| Article Number | An internal or external reference number for the article. |
| GTIN | Global Trade Item Number, a standardized product identifier. |
| Note | Additional notes or comments about the article. |
| Unit Name | The unit of measurement for the article (e.g., piece, kg). |
| 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 or gross price is the leading price; options: "Net", "Gross". |
| Tax Rate | The applicable tax rate percentage for the article. |
Output
The node outputs JSON data representing the updated article(s) as returned by the Lexware API. This typically includes all article fields reflecting the new state after the update operation.
If the node supports binary data output (not indicated here), it would represent files or attachments related to the article, but this is not applicable for the update operation on articles.
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 on the Lexware account to perform article updates.
Troubleshooting
- Invalid Article ID: If the provided Article ID does not exist, the API will likely return an error indicating the article was not found. Verify the ID is correct.
- Authentication Errors: Ensure the API key credential is valid and has not expired.
- Validation Errors: Providing invalid values for fields like tax rate (e.g., negative numbers) or unsupported types may cause errors. Check input values carefully.
- Network Issues: Timeouts or connectivity problems can prevent successful updates. Confirm network stability and Lexware service availability.
Links and References
- Lexware API Documentation (example placeholder, replace with actual URL if known)
- n8n Documentation on Creating Custom Nodes