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Overview
This node integrates with the Odoo API to manage contacts within the Odoo system. Specifically, the 'Create' operation under the 'Contact' resource allows users to create new contact records in Odoo. It supports setting a mandatory contact name and various optional additional fields such as address details, email, phone numbers, job position, tax ID, and website. This node is useful for automating the creation of contact records in Odoo from other workflows, such as CRM automation, lead management, or customer data synchronization.
Use Case Examples
- Automatically create a new contact in Odoo when a form is submitted on a website.
- Sync new customer data from an e-commerce platform to Odoo contacts.
- Add detailed contact information including address and phone numbers to Odoo from an external database.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Name | The full name of the contact to be created in Odoo. This is a required field. |
| Additional Fields | Optional fields to provide more details about the contact, including address (city, country, state, street, street2, zip code), email, internal notes, job position, mobile phone, phone, tax ID, and website. |
Output
JSON
id- The unique identifier of the created contact in Odoo.name- The name of the created contact.additionalFields- Any additional fields provided during creation, such as address, email, phone, etc., returned as part of the contact record.
Dependencies
- Requires an Odoo API credential with URL, username, password, and database name to authenticate and interact with the Odoo instance.
Troubleshooting
- Ensure that the Odoo API credentials are correct and have sufficient permissions to create contacts.
- If the 'Name' field is missing or empty, the node will fail because it is required.
- Address fields must be correctly formatted; invalid country or state IDs may cause errors.
- Network or authentication errors may occur if the Odoo server URL is incorrect or unreachable.
Links
- Odoo Official Documentation - Comprehensive documentation for Odoo including API usage and contact management.