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Interact with Unleashed inventory management API

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Overview

The Customer node with the Update operation is designed to modify existing customer records in an inventory management system. This node is particularly useful for businesses that need to keep their customer information up-to-date, such as updating contact details, payment terms, or discount rates. Common scenarios include adjusting customer data after a change in contact information or modifying payment conditions based on new agreements. For example, a business might use this node to update a customer's email address and apply a new discount rate during a promotional campaign.

Properties

Name	Meaning
Customer ID	The unique identifier of the customer to be updated.
Customer Details	A collection of details about the customer, including:
	- Email: The customer's email address.
	- Phone: The customer's phone number.
	- Fax: The customer's fax number.
	- Discount: The default discount percentage for the customer (0-100).
	- Payment Terms: The payment terms applicable to the customer.
	- Currency: The default currency used by the customer.
	- Tax Code: The tax code associated with the customer.
Addresses	A fixed collection of addresses for the customer, allowing multiple entries. Each address includes:
	- Address Type: Specifies if the address is for Billing or Shipping.
	- Street: The street address.
	- City: The city of the address.
	- Region: The region/state/province of the address.
	- Postal Code: The postal/zip code of the address.
	- Country: The country of the address.

Output

The output of the execute() method will typically return an array containing the updated customer information in JSON format. The structure of the output will generally include the updated fields of the customer, confirming the changes made. If the node can output binary data, it would represent any relevant files or documents associated with the customer update.

Dependencies

This node requires an API key credential for authentication with the inventory management system's API. Users must ensure they have configured the necessary credentials in n8n to allow successful communication with the external service.

Troubleshooting

Common issues users might encounter include:

Invalid Customer ID: If the provided customer ID does not exist, the node may throw an error indicating that the customer could not be found. To resolve this, verify that the correct customer ID is being used.
Missing Required Fields: If required properties like customerId are not provided, the node will fail. Ensure all mandatory fields are filled out before execution.
API Authentication Errors: If the API key is incorrect or missing, the node will not authenticate successfully. Check the credentials configuration in n8n.