NetSuite tips for Soap webservices

1. Pagination for Large Data Sets

• For search operations returning large results:
• Use the searchMoreWithId operation to paginate through results.
• Set the searchPreferences.pageSize property to control the number of records returned per page.

2. Error Handling

• Implement robust error handling:
• Use try-catch blocks for SOAP responses.
• Log all SOAP requests and responses for debugging.
• Pay attention to NetSuite-specific errors like USER_ERROR, INVALID_KEY_OR_REF, or INSUFFICIENT_PERMISSION.

3. Optimize Performance

• Use getSelectValue to retrieve dropdown values like lists or multi-select options, which reduces custom scripting needs.
• Minimize the number of web service calls by:
• Combining multiple operations into a single SOAP request where possible.
• Using the upsert operation to avoid duplicate checks.

4. Test in Sandbox First

• Always develop and test in a NetSuite Sandbox account before deploying to Production.
• Sandbox environments mirror your Production account and allow safer testing.

5. Time Zone and Date Formatting

• Use ISO 8601 format for date and time values (yyyy-MM-dd'T'HH:mm:ss.SSSZ).
• Ensure your integration handles time zones correctly, as NetSuite uses the account’s default time zone unless explicitly specified.