Actions21
Overview
This node integrates with a service managing business entities such as clients, projects, and people. Specifically, the Clients - Update operation allows users to update details of an existing client by specifying its unique ID and any fields to modify (e.g., name, website). This is useful in scenarios where client information changes over time and needs to be kept current in the system.
Practical examples include:
- Updating a client's contact website after a rebranding.
- Correcting or changing the client's name due to a merger or acquisition.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ID | The unique identifier of the client to update. Required to specify which client to modify. |
| Name | The new name for the client. Optional; if provided, updates the client's name. |
| Website | The new website URL for the client. Optional; if provided, updates the client's website. |
| Options | Additional optional parameters for the update operation (currently empty in this context). |
Output
The output is an array containing one element per input item processed. Each element includes a json object representing the updated client data returned from the API after the update operation.
The structure of the json output typically contains all relevant client fields reflecting the new state post-update, such as:
- Client ID
- Updated name
- Updated website
- Other client metadata as returned by the API
No binary data output is indicated for this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires connection to the external service's API managing clients.
- Needs an API authentication token or key configured in n8n credentials to authorize requests.
- The node depends on internal helper modules that handle API calls for clients (
clients.operations).
Troubleshooting
Common issues:
- Providing an invalid or non-existent client ID will likely result in an error indicating the client was not found.
- Missing required parameters (like the client ID) will cause validation errors.
- Network or authentication failures can prevent successful API calls.
Error messages:
"Unsupported resource": Occurs if the resource parameter is set incorrectly.- Errors returned from the API are passed through; these might indicate permission issues, invalid input data, or server errors.
Resolutions:
- Verify the client ID exists and is correct.
- Ensure all required parameters are provided.
- Check API credentials and network connectivity.
- Use the node’s "Continue On Fail" option to handle errors gracefully during batch operations.
Links and References
- Refer to the external service's official API documentation for detailed client update endpoint specifications.
- n8n documentation on creating and configuring API credential types.
- n8n community forums for troubleshooting common integration issues.