How Yielding Works in Map/Reduce Script Execution

How It Works During the map and reduce stages, after each function invocation, the system checks how long the job has been running. If the elapsed time exceeds the value set in the Yield After Minutes field, the job ends gracefully. A new job is then created to continue processing, maintaining the same priority but with a later timestamp. This process… Continue reading How Yielding Works in Map/Reduce Script Execution

Calculating and Setting Due Date in Workflow Formula

This article explains how to calculate and set a due date in a NetSuite workflow using a formula that incorporates an interval and a date field. The formula uses NetSuite’s SuiteScript API functions nlapiDateToString and nlapiAddDays to compute the due date dynamically. Overview In NetSuite workflows, you can use formulas to dynamically set field values… Continue reading Calculating and Setting Due Date in Workflow Formula

Get Record Display Names without JOIN in SuiteQL

When querying NetSuite’s SuiteAnalytics SQL, many record fields are stored as internal IDs (e.g., customer, employee, item). To retrieve the display name or label (just like what’s shown in the NetSuite UI), you can use the powerful BUILTIN.DF() function. What is BUILTIN.DF()? BUILTIN.DF() is a special NetSuite SQL function that returns the default display value… Continue reading Get Record Display Names without JOIN in SuiteQL

Restoring Missing KPIs on NetSuite Customer Dashboard

Overview: In NetSuite, users may occasionally find that certain KPIs (e.g., Overdue Balance, Days Overdue, Average Days to Pay, Average Days Overdue) are missing from their customer dashboard—even when role-based permissions are correctly configured. Root Cause: If a user manually removes a KPI from their dashboard, it cannot be re-added individually. This limitation stems from… Continue reading Restoring Missing KPIs on NetSuite Customer Dashboard

TEST HARNESS – TESTING SCOPE

A test harness is a collection of tools, scripts, data, and software used to automate the execution of tests, manage test environments, and validate software behavior under various conditions. Defining the testing scope for a test harness involves determining what aspects of the software will be tested, the depth and breadth of testing, and the… Continue reading TEST HARNESS – TESTING SCOPE

COA Name & Number: Duplicate Scenario

In NetSuite, duplicate handling for Chart of Accounts (COA) depends on whether you’re referring to the Account Number or the Account Name: 1. Account Number By default, NetSuite does not allow duplicate account numbers if the “Use Account Numbers” feature is enabled. Each account number must be unique. If you try to create another account… Continue reading COA Name & Number: Duplicate Scenario

Features of NetSuite Advanced Financials Module

 NetSuite Advanced Financials brings additional financial management functionality to NetSuite, including budgeting, expense allocations and amortization, and statistical accounts. It helps ensure strong financial management by managing and monitoring budgets versus actuals. With expense management capabilities, NetSuite Advanced Financials provides sophisticated expense allocations that make it simple to assign expenses based on typical weightings, while… Continue reading Features of NetSuite Advanced Financials Module

POWER BI Connectivity

There are primarily two effective methods to establish the Power BI connection: 1. Using SuiteAnalytics Connect (ODBC Method) The SuiteAnalytics Connect Service enables you to archive, analyze, and report on NetSuite data using external tools like Power BI. It supports ODBC, JDBC, and drivers, compatible with Windows, Linux, or macOS environments. Important: This service is… Continue reading POWER BI Connectivity

Fixed Assets Management: Saved Search Showing Disposal Write-Off Amount

When managing fixed assets in NetSuite using the Fixed Assets Management (FAM) module, users often rely on saved searches to track various aspects of asset activity — including disposals. However, a current system limitation affects the visibility of specific financial data in these reports. As of now, there is no built-in method to display the write-off… Continue reading Fixed Assets Management: Saved Search Showing Disposal Write-Off Amount

Resolving the “This line has been marked shipped. This line cannot be received” Error

Issue: While trying to receive items in a Purchase Order, users encountered the following error: This line has been marked shipped. This line cannot be received Solution: The mentioned purchase order is a drop ship purchase order. Drop ship orders are handled differently from regular purchase orders. If you mark items as shipped and then… Continue reading Resolving the “This line has been marked shipped. This line cannot be received” Error