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Overview

This node integrates with the Autotask REST API to create a new Contract Block Hour Factor. It allows users to define and map specific fields for the Contract Block Hour Factor resource, enabling automation of contract-related configurations within Autotask. This is useful for managing contract billing factors that affect how hours are calculated or billed in contract blocks. For example, a user can automate the creation of hour factors that adjust billing rates based on contract terms, improving efficiency and accuracy in contract management workflows.

Properties

Name Meaning
Fields Defines the fields and their mappings to create the Contract Block Hour Factor resource. Users specify which fields to include and how to map input data to the API fields.

Output

JSON

  • id - The unique identifier of the created Contract Block Hour Factor.
  • name - The name of the Contract Block Hour Factor.
  • description - Description or details about the Contract Block Hour Factor.
  • hourFactor - The numeric factor applied to hours in the contract block.
  • contractBlockId - Identifier of the contract block to which this hour factor applies.
  • createdDate - Timestamp when the Contract Block Hour Factor was created.

Dependencies

  • Requires an Autotask API credential (API key or token) to authenticate requests to the Autotask REST API.

Troubleshooting

  • Error: 'Resource contractBlockHourFactor is not supported' - Ensure the resource name is correctly set to 'contractBlockHourFactor'.
  • Authentication failures - Verify that the Autotask API credentials are correctly configured and have sufficient permissions.
  • Field mapping errors - Confirm that all required fields are mapped correctly in the 'Fields' property; missing or invalid fields can cause API errors.
  • API rate limits - If many requests are made in a short time, Autotask API rate limits may be hit; implement retry logic or reduce request frequency.

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