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Overview
The "Get Many" operation for the "Customer" resource in this n8n node allows users to retrieve multiple customer records from an external inventory management API. This functionality is particularly useful for businesses that need to manage and analyze customer data, such as e-commerce platforms or CRM systems. Common scenarios include fetching a list of customers for reporting, updating customer information in bulk, or integrating customer data into other workflows.
For example, a user might want to pull all customer records to generate a marketing report or to synchronize customer data with another system.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Return All | Whether to return all results or only up to a given limit. |
| Limit | Max number of results to return (1 to 100). Default is 50 if not returning all results. |
| Filters | A collection of filters to narrow down the results based on specific criteria: |
| - Customer Code: Filter by customer code. | |
| - Customer Name: Filter by customer name. | |
| - Email: Filter by customer email. | |
| - Phone: Filter by customer phone. |
Output
The output of the "Get Many" operation will be structured as an array of JSON objects, where each object represents a customer record retrieved from the API. Each customer object typically contains various fields such as customer ID, name, email, and contact details. If the node can output binary data, it would generally represent files or attachments related to the customer records.
Dependencies
This node requires an API key credential for authentication with the external inventory management API. Users must ensure they have configured their n8n environment with the necessary credentials to access the API.
Troubleshooting
Common issues users might encounter include:
- Authentication Errors: If the API key is incorrect or missing, users may receive authentication failure messages. Ensure that the correct API key is set up in the n8n credentials.
- Rate Limiting: If too many requests are made in a short period, the API may return rate limit errors. Users should check the API documentation for rate limits and adjust their request frequency accordingly.
- Empty Results: If no customers match the specified filters, the output may be empty. Users should verify their filter criteria to ensure they are correctly defined.