Understanding SSS_STATEMENT_COUNT_EXCEEDED Error in NetSuite

Error Summary Error: SSS_STATEMENT_COUNT_EXCEEDED Script Execution Statement Count Exceeded Script Type: User Event Script Function Triggered: afterSubmit Environment: Production Error Time: 09/19/2025 09:41 AM Execution Time: 0.00s What This Error Means This is a SuiteScript governance error triggered when the script exceeds NetSuite’s maximum statement count limit during execution. NetSuite allows a maximum of 10,000… Continue reading Understanding SSS_STATEMENT_COUNT_EXCEEDED Error in NetSuite

Using DECODE with Nested CASE WHEN in NetSuite Saved Search Formulas

In NetSuite saved searches, you can combine `DECODE` and `CASE WHEN` to handle both simple equality checks and complex conditional logic within a single formula column. This approach is especially useful when: * You need to treat different transaction types differently. * Some transaction types require additional conditional checks (dates, statuses, quantities, etc.). * You… Continue reading Using DECODE with Nested CASE WHEN in NetSuite Saved Search Formulas

Creating Conditional Hyperlinks in NetSuite Saved Searches

To display a value (e.g., name, code, ID) as a clickable hyperlink in a NetSuite Saved Search only if a valid URL is present in a related field. If no valid URL exists, the value is shown as plain text instead. Use Case Useful in any Saved Search where: * You want to link to… Continue reading Creating Conditional Hyperlinks in NetSuite Saved Searches

How to Compare a Record’s Date Created with a Specific Date in NetSuite Saved Search

This article explains how to write a NetSuite Saved Search formula to check whether the Date Created ({datecreated}) of a record is earlier than a specific date, such as July 1, 2025. The formula works independently of the user’s date format preferences. Use Case: You may need to filter or mark records created before a… Continue reading How to Compare a Record’s Date Created with a Specific Date in NetSuite Saved Search

Hiding a Custom Tab and Defaulting to the Items Tab on Page Load in NetSuite

This article explains how to use a Client Script in NetSuite to hide a specific custom tab on record forms and automatically switch to the standard “Items” tab when the record is loaded. Objective: To improve user experience or enforce business process rules by: Hiding a custom tab with internal ID custom1437. Automatically navigating the… Continue reading Hiding a Custom Tab and Defaulting to the Items Tab on Page Load in NetSuite

Custom Field Not Appearing in Saved Search Criteria

Issue You created a custom field (e.g., a checkbox) on the Item Number (Inventory Number) record in NetSuite. It shows up in Saved Search Results (via `Item Number Fields…`), but it does not appear in the Criteria section under joined fields. Cause This issue is usually related to NetSuite’s metadata caching, which can prevent newly… Continue reading Custom Field Not Appearing in Saved Search Criteria

Configuring Actions for Sublist Action Groups

Be aware of the following as you configure actions for your sublist action groups: Items sublist fields are available for use in conditions, formulas, and action parameters. Sublist fields are in alphabetical order in lists of fields. These fields are indicated with the suffix (Line), such as Item (Line). To reference a body field in… Continue reading Configuring Actions for Sublist Action Groups

Using Sublist Action Groups in NetSuite Workflows

You can execute actions on sublist lines as part of workflows for transaction records with Sublist Action Groups. A Sublist Action Group is a group of actions assigned to a workflow state that is to be executed on each line of a sublist. Whether the actions execute during a workflow state is contingent on the… Continue reading Using Sublist Action Groups in NetSuite Workflows

Various Reasons for the Error Message: “Record has been changed”

Scenario When saving a record, there are cases when it redirects to a page with a notice that either says “Record has been changed” or “The record has been edited since you retrieved it. Hit the back button and click Refresh/Reload to retrieve the updated record, then resubmit your changes.” This error generally shows up… Continue reading Various Reasons for the Error Message: “Record has been changed”

NetSuite Sublist Internal ID Format for Custom Child Records

When you create a custom record that relates to a parent record (like Sales Order, Customer, etc.) using a List/Record field and enable the “Record is Parent” option, NetSuite automatically exposes the related child records as a sublist on the parent record. – How Sublist Internal IDs Are Formed The internal ID of the sublist… Continue reading NetSuite Sublist Internal ID Format for Custom Child Records