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
Author: Derin Jose
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()
How to avoid map-reduce error when tried to run at same time through script
Recently, I ran into an issue of map-reduce script tasks failing because of an existing map-reduce script deployment running in parallel. I was triggering the map-reduce script from another script like this: let createMapReduceTask = task.create({ taskType: task.TaskType.MAP_REDUCE, … Continue reading How to avoid map-reduce error when tried to run at same time through script
How to optimize a NetSuite Map/Reduce script
Optimizing a NetSuite Map/Reduce script can significantly improve its performance and efficiency. Here are some steps and best practices to help you optimize your script: 1. Understand the Map/Reduce Phases Get Input Data: Retrieve the dataset to be processed. Map: Break down data into smaller chunks for parallel processing. Reduce: Aggregate results from the Map stage… Continue reading How to optimize a NetSuite Map/Reduce script
Steps to Add Processing Animation Using SweetAlert2
Include SweetAlert2 Library: You can host the SweetAlert2 files in your NetSuite File Cabinet or use a CDN. function OnPageInit() { AddJavascript(‘https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/sweetalert2@11’, ‘head’); AddStyle(‘https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/sweetalert2@11/dist/sweetalert2.min.css’, ‘head’); } function AddJavascript(jsname, pos) { var tag = document.getElementsByTagName(pos)[0]; var addScript = document.createElement(‘script’); addScript.setAttribute(‘type’, ‘text/javascript’); addScript.setAttribute(‘src’, jsname); tag.appendChild(addScript); } function AddStyle(cssLink, pos) { var tag = document.getElementsByTagName(pos)[0]; var addLink =… Continue reading Steps to Add Processing Animation Using SweetAlert2
Steps to Show an Alert on a Sales Order with JQUERY
Include Necessary Files: jquery.min.js jquery.alert.js jquery.alert.css You can host these files in your NetSuite account (File Cabinet) or use any CDN to refer. Create a Client Script: This script will be called in the Page Init function to add the necessary files to the HTML DOM of the NetSuite pages. function OnPageInit() { AddJavascript(‘http://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.7/jquery.min.js’, ‘head’); setTimeout(function() {… Continue reading Steps to Show an Alert on a Sales Order with JQUERY
How to import translation values for record names and field help added in NetSuite to an SDF
We cannot directly import translation for record names, labels, and field help added in NetSuite to an SDF. However there is a workaround, if you want to do the same. Follow these steps: 1. Create a Translation Collection in NetSuite. Refer to the article for the same jjknowledgebase.com/post/80301 2. Add the text and corresponding translations… Continue reading How to import translation values for record names and field help added in NetSuite to an SDF
How to import a NetSuite Translation collection string?
We can import a NetSuite Translation collection string by using the navigation: Customization > Translation > Manage Translations Under the ‘Strings’ subtab and ‘Import Jobs’ subtab, you can see the ‘Import Translation’ button. On clicking the button, you will get a pop-up where you can select the XLIFF file to be imported. On importing a… Continue reading How to import a NetSuite Translation collection string?
How to export specific language translations from a NetSuite translation collection
We can export specific language translations from a NetSuite translation collection by using navigation Customization > Translation > Manage Translations Under the ‘Strings’ subtab, you can see the ‘Export Strings’ button. On clicking the button, you will get a pop-up where you can select the checkbox: ‘Include existing translations’ to choose the specific languages you… Continue reading How to export specific language translations from a NetSuite translation collection