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SAP B1 Service Layer 2 - Finanzas

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Overview

This node integrates with the SAP B1 Service Layer 2 for financial operations, specifically allowing interaction with journal entries among other resources. For the Journal Entries - Create operation, it enables users to create new journal entries in their SAP Business One system by sending a JSON payload representing the journal entry details.

Common scenarios where this node is beneficial include automating financial data entry, integrating external accounting systems with SAP B1, or programmatically posting journal entries based on business events or workflows.

For example, a company could use this node to automatically create journal entries from invoices processed in another system, ensuring financial records are up-to-date without manual intervention.

Properties

Name Meaning
JSON Body The JSON content to send as the body of the request when creating (or updating) a journal entry. This should contain all necessary fields as per SAP B1 API requirements for a journal entry.

Output

The node outputs an array of JSON objects corresponding to each input item processed. For the "Create Journal Entry" operation, the output JSON contains the response from the SAP B1 Service Layer after attempting to create the journal entry. This typically includes details of the created journal entry such as its unique identifier and status.

If an error occurs during the creation, the output JSON will contain an error field with the error message describing what went wrong.

No binary data output is produced by this node.

Dependencies

  • Requires connection credentials to the SAP B1 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 environment must allow HTTPS requests to the SAP B1 Service Layer endpoint.
  • No additional external dependencies beyond the configured SAP B1 API credentials.

Troubleshooting

  • Authentication errors: If login fails, verify that the username, password, and company database values are correct and that the SAP B1 Service Layer is accessible.
  • Invalid JSON Body: Ensure the JSON body provided matches the expected schema for a journal entry in SAP B1. Missing required fields or incorrect data types can cause API errors.
  • Network issues: Connection timeouts or SSL errors may occur if the SAP B1 server is unreachable or has invalid certificates. The node disables strict SSL verification (rejectUnauthorized: false) but network connectivity must be stable.
  • API errors: The SAP B1 API may return errors for business logic violations (e.g., duplicate entries, invalid account codes). Review the error messages returned in the output to adjust the request accordingly.

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