Approval workflows are a critical part of many business processes, and SuiteScript can help automate them efficiently. By leveraging SuiteScript, you can create dynamic approval flows based on thresholds, roles, or custom conditions. For example, here’s how you can automate a purchase order approval process: define([‘N/record’, ‘N/email’], function(record, email) { function afterSubmit(context) {… Continue reading Automating Approval Workflows with SuiteScript(User event)
Month: March 2025
Optimizing Governance in NetSuite Scripts
NetSuite scripts often encounter governance limits when processing large datasets or executing multiple transactions. Optimizing governance is essential to ensure script stability and efficiency. One effective approach is batching records to adhere to governance limits. For example, in Map/Reduce scripts, you can process records in smaller chunks: define([‘N/record’, ‘N/search’], function(record, search) { function… Continue reading Optimizing Governance in NetSuite Scripts
Issues in using Saved Search in Map/Reduce Scripts Without running it directly in getInputData()
Challenges often arise when saved searches return line-level elements. Using methods like run() or getRange() can complicate data aggregation because result.id corresponds to line numbers, which may cause unintended behaviors, especially when dealing with multi-line transactions. Consider this use case: define([‘N/search’], function(search) { function getInputData() { return search.create({ … Continue reading Issues in using Saved Search in Map/Reduce Scripts Without running it directly in getInputData()
Usage of Saved Search in Map/Reduce Scripts Without running it directly in getInputData()
When working with Map/Reduce scripts, a simplified approach can be to directly create the saved search object and return it. This method avoids unnecessary overhead and aligns with best practices for governance limits. Here’s an example using the search.create() method in the getInputData() stage: define([‘N/search’], function(search) { function getInputData() { return… Continue reading Usage of Saved Search in Map/Reduce Scripts Without running it directly in getInputData()
Will NetSuite prevent a map reduce script from running if it encounter time-out errors?
In NetSuite, a Map/Reduce script is not automatically prevented from running again if it encounters a timeout error. Instead, the behavior depends on which stage the timeout occurs: Get Input Data Stage: If a timeout occurs here, the entire script will fail, and no further processing will take place. You will need to reschedule or… Continue reading Will NetSuite prevent a map reduce script from running if it encounter time-out errors?
PostSourcing function in a NetSuite Client Script isn’t working as expected
If your PostSourcing function in a NetSuite Client Script isn’t working as expected, here are some tips to troubleshoot and ensure it functions correctly: 1. Check Script Deployment & Record Type Ensure the script is properly deployed to the correct record type. Verify that the deployment status is set to “Testing” or “Released”. Ensure the… Continue reading PostSourcing function in a NetSuite Client Script isn’t working as expected
Importance of customer contact roles in SCA
The Importance of Customer Contact Roles in SuiteCommerce Advanced (SCA) Customer contact roles play a crucial role in SuiteCommerce Advanced (SCA) by enabling efficient management and organization of contacts associated with various records, such as opportunities, customers, vendors, and partners. These roles are essential for users to view and edit contacts using the Customer Center… Continue reading Importance of customer contact roles in SCA
Resolving Incomplete Configuration Records After a Sandbox Refresh
Sometimes, after a sandbox refresh, the configuration record may not be displayed completely, even after activating all extensions and themes. In some cases, only the configuration of some default templates may be shown, while most of the configurations for custom-made extensions might be missing. To resolve this issue and retrieve the complete configuration record, follow… Continue reading Resolving Incomplete Configuration Records After a Sandbox Refresh
Adding Saved Search to Customer and Vendor Dashboards
To add a Saved Search result to the customer dashboard, follow these steps: Navigate to List → Relationships → Customers. Select an existing customer. Click “View Dashboard” on the customer form. Click the “Personalize” button and then the “Custom Search” icon. A portlet will appear on the Dashboard. Hover over the three dots at the… Continue reading Adding Saved Search to Customer and Vendor Dashboards
Memo (body field) is not showing correct values when sourced on Email template
When an email is sent, the ‘Memo’ field does not have the correct value populated. It shows the tax description or item description values from the last line item. The field sourced in the Email template is by ‘${transaction.createdfrom.memo}’. To fix this, the Email template field should be changed to ${transaction.createdfrom.memomain}. With this change, only… Continue reading Memo (body field) is not showing correct values when sourced on Email template