When enabled, the auto-generated numbering feature prevents assigning duplicate numbers to transactions in NetSuite. This ensures that the number cannot be edited and cannot be duplicated. Auto-generated numbering for transactions is enabled by default and cannot be disabled.
- An administrator can go to Setup > Company > Auto-Generated Numbers.
- Click the Transactions subtab.
- To ensure that no duplicate transaction numbers are used, clear the box in the Allow Override column for each transaction.
- Click Save.When you create a transaction, the number field reads To be generated. When you return to the transaction, the generated number shows in this field. For example, if you create an invoice, the Invoice # field reads To be generated. When you save the invoice, a number is assigned. If you return to the invoice at Transactions > Sales > Create Invoices > List, you can view the number for the invoice.