{"id":9649745101074,"title":"Zoho Books Mark an Item as Inactive Integration","handle":"zoho-books-mark-an-item-as-inactive-integration","description":"\u003cp\u003eZoho Books API provides various endpoints that help in managing different accounting aspects of a business effectively. One such endpoint, 'Mark an Item as Inactive', allows users to update the active status of an item in their inventory to 'inactive'. This endpoint is very useful for maintaining an up-to-date and organized item list in Zoho Books. Using this endpoint can solve several problems related to inventory management and can provide a streamlined experience for businesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFunctionality of the 'Mark an Item as Inactive' Endpoint\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 'Mark an Item as Inactive' endpoint in Zoho Books API serves a specific purpose: it allows businesses to mark an item in their inventory as no longer active. This essentially means that the item will no longer be available for future transactions like sales or purchases. When the API call is made, the item's status is updated, and users will not see this item listed among the active items in their Zoho Books account.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProblems Solved by Marking an Item as Inactive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Discontinuation of Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompanies often discontinue products for various reasons such as poor sales, the release of new models, or changes in market trends. The 'Mark an Item as Inactive' endpoint allows them to effectively remove these items from the active inventory list without deleting historical data associated with the item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Seasonal Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor seasonal businesses, certain items are only relevant during specific times of the year. By marking items as inactive, these businesses can temporarily hide seasonal products from their active inventory list during off-seasons and reactivate them when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Stock Management\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf there are items that are out of stock and won't be restocked for a long time, it's beneficial to mark them as inactive to prevent salespeople from mistakenly selling these items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e4. Cleaning Up Inventory Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver time, businesses may accumulate a list of items that are no longer relevant. The ability to mark items as inactive helps in decluttering the item list and simplifying inventory management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e5. Erroneous Item Entries\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOccasionally, items are added to the inventory by mistake. Instead of deleting these entries, which may impact reports or historical data, businesses can mark them as inactive to maintain data integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImplementation of the Endpoint\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImplementing the 'Mark an Item as Inactive' endpoint requires an understanding of the Zoho Books API and the necessary authorization to access the account. Here is an example code snippet using the endpoint:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cpre\u003e\n\u003ccode\u003e\nPUT https:\/\/books.zoho.com\/api\/v3\/items\/{item_id}?organization_id={org_id}\nAuthorization: Zoho-oauthtoken {auth_token}\nContent-Type: application\/x-www-form-urlencoded\n\nJSON Body:\n{\n \"active\": false\n}\n\u003c\/code\u003e\n\u003c\/pre\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe above request will mark the item corresponding to the 'item_id' as inactive. Developers need to replace '{item_id}', '{org_id}', and '{auth_token}' with the actual item ID, organization ID, and a valid OAuth token, respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn conclusion, the 'Mark an Item as Inactive' endpoint is a powerful tool in the Zoho Books API that allows businesses to manage their item lists effectively. It simplifies inventory management and solves common problems related to product discontinuation, seasonal items, stock management, data cleanliness, and erroneous entries. By using this API endpoint, businesses can ensure their accounting and inventory data are both accurate and optimally organized.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2024-06-28T12:00:20-05:00","created_at":"2024-06-28T12:00:21-05:00","vendor":"Zoho Books","type":"Integration","tags":[],"price":0,"price_min":0,"price_max":0,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":49766549520658,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Zoho Books Mark an Item as Inactive Integration","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":0,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":null,"barcode":null,"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/consultantsinabox.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/975f6b3c8d506be1d66342ace7ea2ec1_d16bf12d-156a-42ea-920e-b3c1742a7ede.png?v=1719594021"],"featured_image":"\/\/consultantsinabox.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/975f6b3c8d506be1d66342ace7ea2ec1_d16bf12d-156a-42ea-920e-b3c1742a7ede.png?v=1719594021","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"Zoho Books Logo","id":40002520645906,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":3.335,"height":400,"width":1334,"src":"\/\/consultantsinabox.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/975f6b3c8d506be1d66342ace7ea2ec1_d16bf12d-156a-42ea-920e-b3c1742a7ede.png?v=1719594021"},"aspect_ratio":3.335,"height":400,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/consultantsinabox.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/975f6b3c8d506be1d66342ace7ea2ec1_d16bf12d-156a-42ea-920e-b3c1742a7ede.png?v=1719594021","width":1334}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eZoho Books API provides various endpoints that help in managing different accounting aspects of a business effectively. One such endpoint, 'Mark an Item as Inactive', allows users to update the active status of an item in their inventory to 'inactive'. This endpoint is very useful for maintaining an up-to-date and organized item list in Zoho Books. Using this endpoint can solve several problems related to inventory management and can provide a streamlined experience for businesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFunctionality of the 'Mark an Item as Inactive' Endpoint\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 'Mark an Item as Inactive' endpoint in Zoho Books API serves a specific purpose: it allows businesses to mark an item in their inventory as no longer active. This essentially means that the item will no longer be available for future transactions like sales or purchases. When the API call is made, the item's status is updated, and users will not see this item listed among the active items in their Zoho Books account.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProblems Solved by Marking an Item as Inactive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Discontinuation of Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompanies often discontinue products for various reasons such as poor sales, the release of new models, or changes in market trends. The 'Mark an Item as Inactive' endpoint allows them to effectively remove these items from the active inventory list without deleting historical data associated with the item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Seasonal Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor seasonal businesses, certain items are only relevant during specific times of the year. By marking items as inactive, these businesses can temporarily hide seasonal products from their active inventory list during off-seasons and reactivate them when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Stock Management\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf there are items that are out of stock and won't be restocked for a long time, it's beneficial to mark them as inactive to prevent salespeople from mistakenly selling these items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e4. Cleaning Up Inventory Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver time, businesses may accumulate a list of items that are no longer relevant. The ability to mark items as inactive helps in decluttering the item list and simplifying inventory management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e5. Erroneous Item Entries\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOccasionally, items are added to the inventory by mistake. Instead of deleting these entries, which may impact reports or historical data, businesses can mark them as inactive to maintain data integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImplementation of the Endpoint\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImplementing the 'Mark an Item as Inactive' endpoint requires an understanding of the Zoho Books API and the necessary authorization to access the account. Here is an example code snippet using the endpoint:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cpre\u003e\n\u003ccode\u003e\nPUT https:\/\/books.zoho.com\/api\/v3\/items\/{item_id}?organization_id={org_id}\nAuthorization: Zoho-oauthtoken {auth_token}\nContent-Type: application\/x-www-form-urlencoded\n\nJSON Body:\n{\n \"active\": false\n}\n\u003c\/code\u003e\n\u003c\/pre\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe above request will mark the item corresponding to the 'item_id' as inactive. Developers need to replace '{item_id}', '{org_id}', and '{auth_token}' with the actual item ID, organization ID, and a valid OAuth token, respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn conclusion, the 'Mark an Item as Inactive' endpoint is a powerful tool in the Zoho Books API that allows businesses to manage their item lists effectively. It simplifies inventory management and solves common problems related to product discontinuation, seasonal items, stock management, data cleanliness, and erroneous entries. By using this API endpoint, businesses can ensure their accounting and inventory data are both accurate and optimally organized.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

PUT https://books.zoho.com/api/v3/items/{item_id}?organization_id={org_id}
Authorization: Zoho-oauthtoken {auth_token}
Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded

JSON Body:
{
    "active": false
}