Asana description error

Questions
1

Hi,

Few days ago I asked for a help about how to add asana task description with proper format and I got help from here How to format asana task description? - #7 by jabbson

Now I’m using same workflow but now getting an error on http request node

{
“errorMessage”: “Bad request - please check your parameters”,
“errorDescription”: “xml_parsing_error”,
“errorDetails”: {
“rawErrorMessage”: [
“400 - "{\"errors\":[{\"error\":\"xml_parsing_error\",\"message\":\"XML is invalid\",\"help\":\"For more information on API status codes and how to handle them, read the docs on errors: https://developers.asana.com/docs/errors\\\“}]}\””
],
“httpCode”: “400”
},
“n8nDetails”: {
“nodeName”: “HTTP Request”,
“nodeType”: “n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest”,
“nodeVersion”: 4.2,
“itemIndex”: 0,
“time”: “8/4/2025, 7:05:58 AM”,
“n8nVersion”: “1.100.1 (Cloud)”,
“binaryDataMode”: “filesystem”,
“stackTrace”: [
“NodeApiError: Bad request - please check your parameters”,
" at ExecuteContext.requestWithAuthentication (/usr/local/lib/node_modules/n8n/node_modules/.pnpm/n8n-core@file+packages+core_openai@4.103.0_encoding@0.1.13_ws@8.17.1_zod@3.25.67_/node_modules/n8n-core/src/execution-engine/node-execution-context/utils/request-helper-functions.ts:1476:10)“,
" at processTicksAndRejections (node:internal/process/task_queues:105:5)”,
" at ExecuteContext.requestWithAuthentication (/usr/local/lib/node_modules/n8n/node_modules/.pnpm/n8n-core@file+packages+core_openai@4.103.0_encoding@0.1.13_ws@8.17.1_zod@3.25.67_/node_modules/n8n-core/src/execution-engine/node-execution-context/utils/request-helper-functions.ts:1762:11)"
]
}
}

I’ve following JSON in http request node:
{
“data”: {
“html_notes”: “{{ $json.notes }}”
}
}

2

Hi @jabbson can you please guide me further here? Last topic was marked solved and did not allow me to add reply

3

Could you please share some details about the flow and the inputs you provide to it. Please share and I will try to take a look.

4

@jabbson Here is the screenshot of workflow. We discussed about adding asana description at How to format asana task description? - #7 by jabbson

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5

Can you please attach the workflow itself? Having inputs to Asana nodes would be beneficial too, please pin them.

raowaqar 6
7

Ok, so the problematic node is HTTP Request node and the body is

{
    "data": {
        "html_notes": "<body>{{ $json.notes }}</body>"
    }
}

Could you share the input for this node or change the previously embedded workflow to include that input (pin it in Set TaskID and Notes node)?

8

Actually issue that I’m facing is, If I go with above sample data, it works fine but when I live thsi workflow and it get new data from circlback, it show me error in http request node.

Set node have following input:

task_id: {{ $('Main Task').item.json.gid }}
notes: {{ $json.data
    .replaceAll('\n', '')
.replaceAll('<h4>', '<h1>')
    .replaceAll('</h4>', '</h1>')
    .replaceAll('"', '”') 
.replaceAll('</li>', ' </li>')
9

Well I kind of need the data, that actually breaks the flow, maybe go to executions, find the failed one, and get the $json.notes from there?

10

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11

@jabbson here is the exampe of notes.json

<p>Overview</p><ul><li>ABC's website traffic increased 20% over 12 months, but inquiries haven't increased proportionally, indicating a conversion problem rather than traffic generation issue </li><li>Website contact forms are currently broken, preventing potential customers from submitting inquiries </li><li>Email marketing campaign sent to 5,000 contacts became the #1 traffic source in July with 350 website visits, but bounce rate remains at 5% </li><li>Jewell Projects proposed WP MudDev hosting platform at $350 quarterly to improve website reliability and prevent form failures </li><li>ABC is considering specializing in defense sector (wiring harness manufacturing) rather than remaining a generalist CNC shop, which could significantly impact branding and marketing strategy </li></ul><p>Monthly performance report overview</p><ul><li>ABC achieved 5% increase in organic website traffic </li><li>Average search position improved by 12% for non-brand searches, moving from page four to page two </li><li>Metal fabrication keywords are ahead of the 3-month target schedule and should reach page one by end of August/start of September </li><li>Agency Analytics will send the monthly report today or tomorrow </li><li>Reply.io integration with Agency Analytics is on their wishlist but not currently supported </li></ul><p>Email marketing campaign results</p><ul><li>EDM campaign sent to 5,000 contacts using Reply.io platform </li><li>350 people visited ABC's website after seeing the email, making it the #1 traffic source for July </li><li>Current bounce rate is 5%, down from previous 10% rate </li><li>Email send rate is limited to 900 emails per day across 13 email accounts </li><li>Alex will contact Reply.io support to optimize send rates for 2-day delivery window instead of multiple days </li></ul><p>Website contact form issues</p><ul><li>Sophie reported that website contact forms are not working, preventing customer inquiries </li><li>Forms direct users to email sales@abc.com directly instead of allowing form submissions </li><li>Alex noted this isn't a hosting issue but requires developer intervention </li><li>Flo can provide a quote to fix the forms </li></ul><p>WP MudDev hosting platform proposal</p><ul><li>Clent proposed migrating to WP MudDev hosting platform for $350 quarterly maintenance </li><li>Platform offers dedicated server hosting in Australia with premium care plan </li><li>Includes 13-step maintenance process: backup, plugin updates, security scans, performance optimization, and UX/SEO checks </li><li>Features 24/7 monitoring, automatic rollback capabilities, and comprehensive reporting </li><li>Platform supports programmatic page creation for location-based SEO </li></ul><p>Branding and website redesign discussion</p><ul><li>Sophie expressed concern about ROI on branding investment, wanting every dollar spent to generate two dollars return </li><li>Clent proposed $15,000-$25,000 brand evolution (not $200,000 complete rebrand) including brand identity, messaging workbook, and optimized site map </li><li>ABC wants to delay branding decisions until meeting with defense sector consultant </li><li>Current branding performs well in face-to-face interactions but may not convert online traffic effectively </li></ul><p>Business specialization strategy considerations</p><ul><li>Sophie revealed ABC is exploring defense sector specialization as wiring harness manufacturers </li><li>Defense consultant suggests ABC could manufacture components for ballistic missiles and Bushmaster vehicles </li><li>Defense sector investments typically take 5 years to see returns </li><li>Alex and Boss both recommended specialist approach over generalist, noting all competitors have specialized </li><li>ABC is in a ”massive in the air moment” regarding business direction and facility expansion </li></ul><p>Traffic conversion analysis</p><ul><li>Website traffic increased 20% over 12 months but inquiries haven't increased proportionally </li><li>Alex identified this as a messaging or website conversion issue rather than traffic generation problem </li><li>Conversion tracking improvements needed: Wildjar implementation and UTM tracking on forms </li><li>The broken contact forms are preventing accurate measurement of inquiry conversion rates </li></ul>
12

Your issue is that <p> tag is not allowed in html_notes.

Please see here for allowed tags:

Here is an example of notes that will go through:

<strong>Overview</strong><ul><li>ABC's website traffic increased 20% over 12 months, but inquiries haven't increased proportionally, indicating a conversion problem rather than traffic generation issue</li><li>Website contact forms are currently broken, preventing potential customers from submitting inquiries</li><li>Email marketing campaign sent to 5,000 contacts became the #1 traffic source in July with 350 website visits, but bounce rate remains at 5%</li><li>Jewell Projects proposed WP MudDev hosting platform at $350 quarterly to improve website reliability and prevent form failures</li><li>ABC is considering specializing in defense sector (wiring harness manufacturing) rather than remaining a generalist CNC shop, which could significantly impact branding and marketing strategy</li></ul><strong>Monthly performance report overview</strong><ul><li>ABC achieved 5% increase in organic website traffic</li><li>Average search position improved by 12% for non-brand searches, moving from page four to page two</li><li>Metal fabrication keywords are ahead of the 3-month target schedule and should reach page one by end of August/start of September</li><li>Agency Analytics will send the monthly report today or tomorrow</li><li>Reply.io integration with Agency Analytics is on their wishlist but not currently supported</li></ul><strong>Email marketing campaign results</strong><ul><li>EDM campaign sent to 5,000 contacts using Reply.io platform</li><li>350 people visited ABC's website after seeing the email, making it the #1 traffic source for July</li><li>Current bounce rate is 5%, down from previous 10% rate</li><li>Email send rate is limited to 900 emails per day across 13 email accounts</li><li>Alex will contact Reply.io support to optimize send rates for 2-day delivery window instead of multiple days</li></ul><strong>Website contact form issues</strong><ul><li>Sophie reported that website contact forms are not working, preventing customer inquiries</li><li>Forms direct users to email sales@abc.com directly instead of allowing form submissions</li><li>Alex noted this isn't a hosting issue but requires developer intervention</li><li>Flo can provide a quote to fix the forms</li></ul><strong>WP MudDev hosting platform proposal</strong><ul><li>Clent proposed migrating to WP MudDev hosting platform for $350 quarterly maintenance</li><li>Platform offers dedicated server hosting in Australia with premium care plan</li><li>Includes 13-step maintenance process: backup, plugin updates, security scans, performance optimization, and UX/SEO checks</li><li>Features 24/7 monitoring, automatic rollback capabilities, and comprehensive reporting</li><li>Platform supports programmatic page creation for location-based SEO</li></ul><strong>Branding and website redesign discussion</strong><ul><li>Sophie expressed concern about ROI on branding investment, wanting every dollar spent to generate two dollars return</li><li>Clent proposed $15,000-$25,000 brand evolution (not $200,000 complete rebrand) including brand identity, messaging workbook, and optimized site map</li><li>ABC wants to delay branding decisions until meeting with defense sector consultant</li><li>Current branding performs well in face-to-face interactions but may not convert online traffic effectively</li></ul><strong>Business specialization strategy considerations</strong><ul><li>Sophie revealed ABC is exploring defense sector specialization as wiring harness manufacturers</li><li>Defense consultant suggests ABC could manufacture components for ballistic missiles and Bushmaster vehicles</li><li>Defense sector investments typically take 5 years to see returns</li><li>Alex and Boss both recommended specialist approach over generalist, noting all competitors have specialized</li><li>ABC is in a ”massive in the air moment” regarding business direction and facility expansion</li></ul><strong>Traffic conversion analysis</strong><ul><li>Website traffic increased 20% over 12 months but inquiries haven't increased proportionally</li><li>Alex identified this as a messaging or website conversion issue rather than traffic generation problem</li><li>Conversion tracking improvements needed: Wildjar implementation and UTM tracking on forms</li><li>The broken contact forms are preventing accurate measurement of inquiry conversion rates</li></ul>
14

Thanks

So I update the set field

{{ $json.data
    .replaceAll('\n', '')
.replaceAll('<p>', '<strong>')
.replaceAll('<\p>', </strong>'')
.replaceAll('<h4>', '<h1>')
    .replaceAll('</h4>', '</h1>')
    .replaceAll('"', '”')
.replaceAll('</li>', ' </li>')

Everything is being replaced instead of

tag. Please can you guide what can be the solution?

15

Is it still the same error about the xml_parsing_error?
Can you show your final value of the $json.notes?

16

Sorry I miss understand, that was a diferent error

17

Hi @jabbson ,

I’ve a workflow to automate Circlback meeting notes to asana.

this workflows help me to create main task and sub-tasks. For sub-task, I set AI agent to find the assignee name from meeting notes. Sometime, it get the name who is not added in our asana organization, in that case, I want to keep assignee field empty but this workflows create errors when it does not find assignee ID for that particular person.

For Assignee field, I add {{ $json.assigneeId }} in sub-task node.

Today I get same case and then I got following error

{
“errorMessage”: “Bad request - please check your parameters”,
“errorDescription”: “assignee: Not an email, GID, or “me”: “,
“errorDetails”: {
“rawErrorMessage”: [
“400 - {“errors”:[{“message”:"assignee: Not an email, GID, or \“me\”: ",“help”:“For more information on API status codes and how to handle them, read the docs on errors: https://developers.asana.com/docs/errors\\“}]}”
],
“httpCode”: “400”
},
“n8nDetails”: {
“nodeName”: “Subtask”,
“nodeType”: “n8n-nodes-base.asana”,
“nodeVersion”: 1,
“resource”: “subtask”,
“operation”: “create”,
“time”: “11/08/2025, 05:03:23”,
“n8nVersion”: “1.100.1 (Cloud)”,
“binaryDataMode”: “filesystem”,
“stackTrace”: [
“NodeApiError: Bad request - please check your parameters”,
" at ExecuteContext.requestWithAuthentication (/usr/local/lib/node_modules/n8n/node_modules/.pnpm/n8n-core@file+packages+core_openai@4.103.0_encoding@0.1.13_ws@8.17.1_zod@3.25.67_/node_modules/n8n-core/src/execution-engine/node-execution-context/utils/request-helper-functions.ts:1476:10)”,
" at processTicksAndRejections (node:internal/process/task_queues:105:5)”,
" at ExecuteContext.requestWithAuthentication (/usr/local/lib/node_modules/n8n/node_modules/.pnpm/n8n-core@file+packages+core_openai@4.103.0_encoding@0.1.13_ws@8.17.1_zod@3.25.67_/node_modules/n8n-core/src/execution-engine/node-execution-context/utils/request-helper-functions.ts:1762:11)”,
" at ExecuteContext.asanaApiRequest (/usr/local/lib/node_modules/n8n/node_modules/.pnpm/n8n-nodes-base@file+packages+nodes-base_@aws-sdk+credential-providers@3.808.0_asn1.js@5_1af219c3f47f2a1223ec4ccec249a974/node_modules/n8n-nodes-base/nodes/Asana/GenericFunctions.ts:40:9)“,
" at ExecuteContext.execute (/usr/local/lib/node_modules/n8n/node_modules/.pnpm/n8n-nodes-base@file+packages+nodes-base_@aws-sdk+credential-providers@3.808.0_asn1.js@5_1af219c3f47f2a1223ec4ccec249a974/node_modules/n8n-nodes-base/nodes/Asana/Asana.node.ts:1980:22)”,
" at WorkflowExecute.runNode (/usr/local/lib/node_modules/n8n/node_modules/.pnpm/n8n-core@file+packages+core_openai@4.103.0_encoding@0.1.13_ws@8.17.1_zod@3.25.67_/node_modules/n8n-core/src/execution-engine/workflow-execute.ts:1193:9)“,
" at /usr/local/lib/node_modules/n8n/node_modules/.pnpm/n8n-core@file+packages+core_openai@4.103.0_encoding@0.1.13_ws@8.17.1_zod@3.25.67_/node_modules/n8n-core/src/execution-engine/workflow-execute.ts:1542:27”,
" at /usr/local/lib/node_modules/n8n/node_modules/.pnpm/n8n-core@file+packages+core_openai@4.103.0_encoding@0.1.13_ws@8.17.1_zod@3.25.67_/node_modules/n8n-core/src/execution-engine/workflow-execute.ts:2108:11”
]
}
}

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18

What is the value of $json.assigneeId when you pass it into the node?
If you need to keep it empty, set the assignee object it to null (per documentation).

19

@jabbson assigneeId is null because that user is not a part of our organization. I don’t simply want to keep null. I want if assigneeId does not exists then keep it null

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20

ok, if you do want to assign it, assign it.

21

@jabbson I think you did not get my points.

Case is that, AI agent will pass out the assignee Name, assigneeId.

If user is a part of our asana team, then AI agent can pass out assigneeId, otherwise it will be empty.

If I just add a value in assignee filed of subtask node $json.assigneeId

It will only works if there will be any assigneeId from AI agent otherwise workflow will stop and show error.

I want, if there is not assigneeId from AI agent then asana subtask should keep cosnider this as empty and continue workflow