SAP B1 Service Layer 3 - CRM

Overview

This node interacts with the SAP Business One Service Layer 3 CRM API to manage various CRM-related resources, including Business Partners. Specifically, the Delete operation for the Business Partner resource allows users to remove a business partner record from the SAP system by specifying its unique key.

Common scenarios where this node is beneficial include:

• Automating cleanup of obsolete or incorrect business partner records.
• Integrating SAP B1 CRM data management into broader workflows that require conditional deletion of partners.
• Synchronizing external systems by removing partners no longer present or valid.

For example, a user might set up an automation that deletes a business partner when they are marked as inactive in another system, ensuring SAP stays up-to-date without manual intervention.

Properties

Output

The node outputs a JSON object representing the response from the SAP B1 Service Layer after attempting the deletion. Typically, this will contain confirmation of the deletion or details about any error encountered.

• The output JSON structure depends on the SAP API's DELETE response.
• If the deletion is successful, the response may be empty or contain status information.
• If there is an error, the output JSON will contain an error field with the error message.
• No binary data output is produced by this operation.

Example output on success:

{}

Example output on error:

{
  "error": "Business partner not found"
}

Dependencies

• Requires connection to an SAP Business One Service Layer 3 instance.
• Needs credentials including base URL, username, password, and company database name.
• The node authenticates via a login POST request to obtain session cookies used in subsequent requests.
• The SAP Service Layer API must be accessible from the n8n environment.

Troubleshooting

• Authentication errors: If login fails, verify the provided credentials and network connectivity to the SAP Service Layer.
• Invalid DocEntry / Key: Ensure the key corresponds to an existing business partner; otherwise, the API will return an error indicating the partner was not found.
• Permission issues: The authenticated user must have rights to delete business partners in SAP B1.
• Network or SSL errors: The node disables strict SSL verification (rejectUnauthorized: false), but network issues or firewall restrictions can still block requests.
• Error messages: Errors returned from SAP are captured and output in the error field. Review these messages to adjust inputs or permissions accordingly.

Links and References

• SAP Business One Service Layer API Documentation
• SAP Business One Service Layer - Business Partners Endpoint