Category: NetSuite ERP

NetSuite ERP

Ensure Sales Tax Applies After Adding New Nexus States

When expanding into new states, it is standard practice to set up additional sales tax nexus locations in your system. After importing the relevant state tax codes and groups (SAID: 8045 Importing the State Sales Tax Table), everything may seem correctly configured. However, if tax still is not applying on transactions, there is one commonly overlooked step: assigning… Continue reading Ensure Sales Tax Applies After Adding New Nexus States

Converting UTC to Local Time in JavaScript

When working with APIs, timestamps often come in UTC format, which can be confusing for users expecting local time. JavaScript makes it surprisingly easy to convert UTC to a specific time zone using toLocaleString(). Here’s a practical example: const utcDate = new Date(“2025-09-08T15:00:00Z”); const localDate = utcDate.toLocaleString(“en-US”, { timeZone: “America/Los_Angeles” }); console.log(localDate); // “9/8/2025, 8:00:00… Continue reading Converting UTC to Local Time in JavaScript

Understanding Preferred Stock Level and Safety Stock in NetSuite Inventory Management

Safety Stock Safety Stock is the buffer inventory kept to protect against uncertainties in demand or supply. It’s not meant to be sold immediately but to cover unexpected spikes in demand or delays in replenishment. It prevents stockouts during supplier delays or demand surges Maintains customer satisfaction and service levels In NetSuite, you can define… Continue reading Understanding Preferred Stock Level and Safety Stock in NetSuite Inventory Management

Removing CRLF (End of Line) Character

When working with templates, you may want to control the presence of end-of-line (CRLF) characters in your output. Typically, placing output tags on separate lines introduces line breaks. To remove the CRLF character at the end, use the FreeMarker tag <#rt> directly after your content:  Template:  #OUTPUT START # ABC #OUTPUT END # Output :  With this adjustment, the… Continue reading Removing CRLF (End of Line) Character

Understanding Deferred Revenue: The Liability Behind the Advance

In the world of accrual accounting, few concepts are as crucial—and often misunderstood—as deferred revenue. Also known as unearned revenue, it represents a company’s obligation to deliver goods or services for which it has already received payment. Though it may feel like income, deferred revenue is not yet earned and treating it as such prematurely… Continue reading Understanding Deferred Revenue: The Liability Behind the Advance

standard numbering for the chart of accounts

Ensure the ‘Use Account Numbers‘ preference is enabled. This will automatically associate four-digit account numbers with existing accounts. (Go to Setup > Accounting > Accounting Preferences > General > Use Account Numbers box) Assign account numbers that are alphanumeric, with a maximum of 60 characters. The first digit should be any number from 1 to 8,… Continue reading standard numbering for the chart of accounts

Workflow: Is it possible to populate a custom segment once you select the customer on line level?

To access the line level on a Vendor Bill we need to create a sublist group and add action to that particular group.| Step 1 : Click New Sublist Group to add action on the Items Sublist Step 2 : Select Item under the Sublist field and Click Save (Trigger ON : Before Record Submit)… Continue reading Workflow: Is it possible to populate a custom segment once you select the customer on line level?

Why 75% of ERP Projects Fail — and How SuiteSuccess Changes the Story

It’s a well-known statistic: according to Gartner, nearly 75% of ERP projects fail.  The reasons are often the same:  🔸 Over-customization that makes systems hard to maintain  🔸 Scope creep — adding more requirements after the project starts  🔸 Low user engagement and resistance to change  🔸 Manual data migration issues and poor planning  🔸… Continue reading Why 75% of ERP Projects Fail — and How SuiteSuccess Changes the Story