Zoho Inventory Error: Multiple Organizations - How To Fix

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Encountering the frustrating error message 'This user belongs to multiple organizations' when setting up your Zoho Inventory connector? You're not alone! This issue often arises when your email account is associated with more than one Zoho Inventory account. This article will guide you through understanding why this error occurs and provide practical solutions to resolve it, ensuring a smooth connection for your data integration needs.

Understanding the "Multiple Organizations" Error

The error message 'This user belongs to multiple organizations, hence the parameter CompanyID/CompanyName is required for associating this user to a specific organization' indicates that the Zoho Inventory API needs clarification on which organization you're trying to access. Zoho Inventory allows users to be part of multiple organizations, which is a useful feature for businesses managing several entities or for consultants working with different clients. However, when connecting through an API, the system requires a specific organization to be identified.

This is particularly common in scenarios where you might have a test Zoho Inventory account alongside a client's account, or if you're managing multiple business units within Zoho. The connector, in this case, Airbyte, needs to know which organization to pull data from. Without this specification, the API throws a 400 error, indicating a bad request due to missing information.

Common Scenarios Leading to This Error

  • Multiple Zoho Accounts: You have a personal or test Zoho Inventory account in addition to the one you're trying to connect.
  • Client Management: You manage Zoho Inventory for multiple clients using the same email.
  • Business Units: Your organization uses multiple Zoho Inventory instances for different departments or business units.

The Technical Details: A Deeper Dive into the Error

The error message provides valuable clues. Let's break down the relevant log output:

2025-11-24 12:24:31  ERROR 2025-11-24 12:24:31 error 'GET' request to 'https://www.zohoapis.com.au/inventory/v1/items?page=1&per_page=200' failed with status code '400' and error message: 'This user belongs to multiple organizations, hence the parameter CompanyID/CompanyName is required for associating this user to a specific organization.'. Request (body): 'None'. Response (body): '{'code': 6024, 'message': 'This user belongs to multiple organizations, hence the parameter CompanyID/CompanyName is required for associating this user to a specific organization.', 'error_info': [{'organization_id': 'xxxxxxxxx', 'name': 'xxxxxxxxx', 'is_default_org': False}, {'organization_id': 'yyyyyyyy', 'name': 'yyyyyyyyy', 'is_default_org': True}]}'. Response (headers): '{'Server': 'ZGS', 'Date': 'Mon, 24 Nov 2025 01:24:30 GMT', 'Content-Type': 'application/json;charset=UTF-8', 'Transfer-Encoding': 'chunked', 'Connection': 'keep-alive', 'Set-Cookie': 'zalb_b72629b601=69b40b460c602df5deb4fe43f53b9bae; Path=/; Secure; HttpOnly, zomcscook=65d936e7-02a4-4caf-8aae-dcc577fe5260;path=/;SameSite=None;Secure;priority=high, _zcsr_tmp=65d936e7-02a4-4caf-8aae-dcc577fe5260;path=/;SameSite=Strict;Secure;priority=high', 'X-Content-Type-Options': 'nosniff', 'Cache-Control': 'no-store, no-cache, must-revalidate, max-age=0, post-check=0, pre-check=0', 'Pragma': 'no-cache', 'Expires': 'Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT', 'X-Frame-Options': 'DENY', 'SERVER_BUILD_VERSION': 'Nov_22_2025_6_17946/', 'Content-Disposition': 'attachment;', 'vary': 'accept-encoding', 'Content-Encoding': 'gzip', 'Strict-Transport-Security': 'max-age=64072000; includeSubDomains; preload'}'.
2025-11-24 12:24:31  WARN 2025-11-24 12:24:31 warn Stream items is not available: HTTP Status Code: 400. Error: Bad request. Please check your request parameters.
2025-11-24 12:24:31  ERROR 2025-11-24 12:24:31 error Check failed
  • Status Code 400: This is a standard HTTP error indicating a bad request. It means the server couldn't understand the request due to a client-side error, in this case, missing information.
  • Error Message: The core of the issue is clearly stated: 'This user belongs to multiple organizations, hence the parameter CompanyID/CompanyName is required for associating this user to a specific organization.'
  • Error Info: The response body provides a list of organizations associated with your account, including their organization_id, name, and whether they are the is_default_org. This is crucial information for resolving the issue. You'll notice each organization has a unique organization_id and a name. One of them is flagged as the is_default_org.

Solutions: Specifying the Organization

The key to resolving this error is to explicitly tell the Zoho Inventory connector which organization to use. This can typically be done in one of two ways:

1. Using the Organization ID

The most reliable method is to use the organization_id. This is a unique identifier for each organization within Zoho Inventory. You can find this ID in the error message's response body, as shown above, or within your Zoho Inventory account settings. Once you have the correct organization_id, you need to configure your connector to include this parameter in its API requests.

How to Implement:

  1. Identify the organization_id: Look at the error message or log into your Zoho Inventory account and navigate to the organization settings to find the ID of the organization you want to connect.
  2. Connector Configuration: In your connector's settings (e.g., Airbyte's configuration panel), there should be a field to specify the organization_id or company_id. Enter the correct ID here. The exact location of this setting will vary depending on the connector you are using.
  3. Test the Connection: After saving the configuration, test the connection to ensure the error is resolved.

2. Using the Company Name (Less Reliable)

Alternatively, some connectors may allow you to specify the organization by its name. However, this method is less reliable because organization names might not be unique, potentially leading to ambiguity. If you choose this method, ensure the name you provide exactly matches the organization name in Zoho Inventory.

How to Implement:

  1. Identify the Organization Name: Verify the exact name of the organization in your Zoho Inventory account.
  2. Connector Configuration: Look for a setting in your connector's configuration to specify the company_name or organization_name. Enter the name exactly as it appears in Zoho Inventory.
  3. Test the Connection: Test the connection to see if the issue is resolved.

Example: Configuring Airbyte Connector

If you're using Airbyte, the configuration typically involves updating the source settings for the Zoho Inventory connector. You'll need to find the field where you can input the organization_id. This might be under