Address Field Discrepancy Mitigation: SCA Extension Specification

Overview

This custom SuiteCommerce Advanced (SCA) extension aims to resolve address field inconsistencies by aligning frontend input behavior with NetSuite’s record structure. It improves data integrity, streamlines checkout UX, and reduces downstream sync issues.

🧩 Extension Scope

Objective: Create a modular extension to standardize address inputs across guest and logged-in user flows, ensuring compatibility with NetSuite’s backend expectations.

Components Involved:

• Address.Edit.View
• Address.Edit.tpl
• JavaScript logic enhancements

🧱 Component Details

1. Extend Address.Edit.View

• Override default rendering logic to replicate NetSuite’s field sequence
• Inject business logic for conditional field visibility based on user role or region
• Hook into validation pipeline to flag incomplete or malformed entries

2. Update Address.Edit.tpl

• Redesign layout for clarity and intuitiveness
• Include required NetSuite-aligned fields (e.g., Address Line 1 & 2, City, State, Zip, Country)
• Embed dynamic validation cues—error icons, tooltips, and real-time feedback

3. JavaScript Enhancements

• Sync field definitions with NetSuite record expectations (e.g., postal code regex, state ISO codes)
• Implement cascading dropdowns for country/state selections using NetSuite taxonomy
• Add session-level logic for temporary storage and validation of guest address entries

🧪 Validation Strategy

• Unit test each field for format accuracy and required presence
• QA across mobile and desktop breakpoints
• Simulate edge cases: regional exceptions, missing fields, and invalid combinations