Overview
The "Zoho Books" custom n8n node allows users to automate interactions with the Zoho Books API. Specifically, for the Bills resource and the Get operation, this node retrieves detailed information about a specific bill from your Zoho Books account using its unique Bill ID. This is useful in scenarios where you need to fetch bill details for reporting, integration with other systems, or automated workflows that depend on bill data.
Practical examples:
- Retrieve a bill's details to include in an approval workflow.
- Fetch bill information to synchronize with another accounting or ERP system.
- Use bill data as part of a notification or alerting process.
Properties
| Name | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Bill ID | String | The unique identifier of the bill you want to retrieve from Zoho Books. |
Output
The node outputs a json object containing all available details of the requested bill. The structure typically includes fields such as:
{
"bill_id": "1234567890",
"vendor_name": "Example Vendor",
"date": "2024-06-01",
"status": "open",
"total": 1000,
// ...other bill-specific fields returned by Zoho Books API
}
Note: The exact output fields depend on the Zoho Books API response for the "Get Bill" endpoint.
Dependencies
- External Service: Requires access to the Zoho Books API.
- Authentication: Needs valid OAuth2 credentials configured in n8n (
zohoBooksOAuth2Api). - n8n Configuration: Ensure the Zoho Books OAuth2 credential is set up with appropriate scopes and permissions.
Troubleshooting
Common Issues:
- Invalid Bill ID: If the provided Bill ID does not exist, the node will return an error indicating the bill was not found.
- Authentication Errors: Missing or expired OAuth2 tokens will result in authentication failures.
- API Limitations: Hitting Zoho Books API rate limits may cause temporary errors.
Error Messages & Resolutions:
"Bill not found": Double-check the Bill ID for typos or ensure the bill exists in your Zoho Books account."Invalid authentication": Reconnect or refresh your Zoho Books OAuth2 credentials in n8n."API limit exceeded": Wait before retrying or review your Zoho Books API usage.