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Overview

This node interacts with the SAP Business One Service Layer API to manage Knowledge Base Solutions. Specifically, the Update operation allows users to modify an existing Knowledge Base Solution by specifying its unique identifier (DocEntry) and providing the updated content in JSON format.

Typical use cases include:

  • Automating updates to knowledge base articles or solutions stored in SAP B1.
  • Integrating SAP B1 knowledge base management into broader workflows, such as updating solution details based on external triggers or data changes.
  • Keeping documentation or solution entries current without manual intervention.

For example, a user might update the description or status of a knowledge base solution after resolving a customer issue, ensuring that the knowledge base reflects the latest information.

Properties

Name Meaning
DocEntry The unique numeric identifier of the Knowledge Base Solution to update.
JSON Body The JSON content representing the fields and values to update in the Knowledge Base Solution. This should be a valid JSON object with the desired changes.

Output

The node outputs an array of JSON objects corresponding to each input item processed. Each output item contains:

  • json: The response from the SAP B1 Service Layer API after performing the update operation. This typically includes the updated Knowledge Base Solution data or confirmation of the update.
  • pairedItem: Metadata linking the output to the input item index.

No binary data is produced by this node.

Dependencies

  • Requires connection credentials for the SAP Business One Service Layer API, including:
    • Base URL of the SAP B1 Service Layer.
    • Username and password for authentication.
    • Company database name.
  • The node performs a login request to obtain session cookies used for subsequent API calls.
  • The node uses HTTP methods (PATCH for update) to interact with the SAP B1 API endpoints.
  • No additional external dependencies beyond the SAP B1 Service Layer API and proper credentials.

Troubleshooting

  • Authentication errors: If login fails, verify that the provided username, password, company database, and base URL are correct and that the SAP B1 Service Layer is accessible.
  • Invalid DocEntry: Providing a non-existent or incorrect DocEntry will result in errors from the API indicating the resource was not found.
  • Malformed JSON Body: Ensure the JSON body is valid and matches the expected schema for the Knowledge Base Solution entity; otherwise, the API may reject the update.
  • Network issues: Connection problems or SSL certificate issues can cause request failures. The node disables strict SSL verification (rejectUnauthorized: false), but network accessibility must be ensured.
  • API errors: Any error returned by the SAP B1 API will be captured and output as an error message in the node's output JSON.

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