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SAP B1 Service Layer 2 - Finanzas

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Overview

This node interacts with the SAP B1 Service Layer 2 for financial data management, specifically focusing on operations related to the Chart of Accounts resource. The "Update" operation allows users to modify existing chart of accounts entries by specifying a unique key and providing updated data in JSON format.

Common scenarios where this node is beneficial include:

  • Updating account details such as names, codes, or classifications within an SAP Business One environment.
  • Automating financial data maintenance workflows by programmatically adjusting chart of accounts entries.
  • Integrating SAP B1 financial data updates into broader business process automation pipelines.

For example, a user might update the description or classification of a specific account identified by its key to reflect changes in accounting policies or organizational structure.

Properties

Name Meaning
Key The unique identifier (key) of the Chart of Accounts entry to update. Required for update.
JSON Body The JSON object containing the fields and values to update in the specified Chart of Accounts entry.

Output

The node outputs an array of JSON objects corresponding to each input item processed. For the "Update" operation on Chart of Accounts, the output JSON contains the response from the SAP B1 Service Layer after applying the PATCH request to update the specified account.

If an error occurs during the update, 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 to an SAP B1 Service Layer API endpoint.
  • Needs credentials including base URL, username, password, and company database name to authenticate via a login POST request.
  • The node manages session cookies (B1SESSION and optionally ROUTEID) for authenticated requests.
  • The node uses HTTP methods (GET, POST, PATCH, DELETE) to interact with the SAP B1 Service Layer REST API.

Troubleshooting

  • Authentication errors: If login fails, verify that the provided credentials (username, password, company DB) are correct and that the SAP B1 Service Layer endpoint is reachable.
  • Invalid key errors: When updating, ensure the "Key" property matches an existing Chart of Accounts entry; otherwise, the API may return a not found or similar error.
  • Malformed JSON body: The "JSON Body" must be valid JSON and conform to the expected schema for Chart of Accounts updates; invalid or incomplete data can cause API errors.
  • Network or SSL issues: The node disables strict SSL verification (rejectUnauthorized: false), but network connectivity problems or incorrect URLs can still cause failures.
  • Error messages: Errors returned from the SAP B1 API are captured and included in the output under the error field for easier debugging.

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