SuiteScript Functions – Page 2

Error When Accessing Child Records in Sublist via Client Script with Limited Permissions

Issue When a client script attempts to access or manipulate a child record on a sublist (e.g., line items on a transaction), an error occurs if the user’s role has only “Create” permission for the child record type and “Edit” permission for the parent record. The error typically indicates a permission violation, such as: “You… Continue reading Error When Accessing Child Records in Sublist via Client Script with Limited Permissions

jQuery Browser Support

Current Active Support Desktop Chrome: (Current – 1) and Current Edge: (Current – 1) and Current Firefox: (Current – 1) and Current, ESR Internet Explorer: 9+ Safari: (Current – 1) and Current Opera: Current Mobile Stock browser on Android 4.0+[1] Safari on iOS 7+[1] [1]: Workarounds for Android Browser 4.0-4.3, iOS 7 & iOS 10… Continue reading jQuery Browser Support

Currency conversion Suitescript using Currency Module

currency.exchangeRate : Enter an exchange rate for this currency against the base currency of this company, or if you use OneWorld, for this currency against the base currency of the root parent subsidiary. For example, if your company is located in Canada and you are defining the U.S. dollar, and the current exchange rate is… Continue reading Currency conversion Suitescript using Currency Module

Show Custom Alert using HTML in suitelet

Function Description: showCustomModal The showCustomModal function is dynamically added to the HTML during page rendering. It is designed to display custom alert messages such as warnings or errors without redirecting the user. The function is included in the HTML output, making it callable anytime within the page. Function Purpose This function creates a pop-up modal… Continue reading Show Custom Alert using HTML in suitelet

Best Practices to Handle Governance in a Map/Reduce Script

Handling governance efficiently in a Map/Reduce script ensures smooth execution without hitting NetSuite’s API limits. 1. Get (Load) Input Data Stage This stage fetches data to process in the script. Best Practices: Use search.create().runPaged() instead of run() to process large datasets efficiently in batches. Avoid unnecessary field retrievals; use search.lookupFields() instead of record.load() when only… Continue reading Best Practices to Handle Governance in a Map/Reduce Script

Governance Usage in Each Stage of Map/Reduce Script

Map/Reduce scripts have four stages: Get (Load) Input Data, Map, Reduce, and Summarize. Each stage has different governance considerations. 1. Get (Load) Input Data Stage This stage fetches data to process in the script (e.g., search results, JSON data, file parsing). Governance Considerations: search.create().run().each() → 10 units per record search.lookupFields() → 1 unit per record… Continue reading Governance Usage in Each Stage of Map/Reduce Script

Common Function for Updating NetSuite Record Fields using record.submitFields

Function to Update Record Fields /** * Common function to update record fields using record.submitFields * @param {string} recordType – The type of the record (e.g., ‘customer’, ‘salesorder’) * @param {string} recordId – The internal ID of the record * @param {Object} fieldValues – Key-value pairs of fields to update * @returns {string} – The… Continue reading Common Function for Updating NetSuite Record Fields using record.submitFields

Invalid type NaN, use Date” Error When Using N/format

Introduction When working with the N/format module in NetSuite, you may sometimes encounter the error: “Invalid type NaN, use Date” This error typically occurs when trying to format a value that is not recognized as a valid Date object. It usually happens when passing an undefined, null, or incorrectly formatted string instead of a proper… Continue reading Invalid type NaN, use Date” Error When Using N/format

SuiteApp portlet and custom portlet

You can make the portlet script available as a SuiteApp portlet or as a custom portlet. Dashboard SuiteApp Portlet – You can designate that a portlet script should be used for a SuiteApp portlet. A SuiteApp portlet is a specialized type of custom portlet that provides direct access from users’ dashboards to a SuiteApp installed in… Continue reading SuiteApp portlet and custom portlet

Guidelines for Creating a Dashboard SuiteApp Icon

Dashboard SuiteApp icons require certain visual characteristics to align them with other icons in the dashboard. The following guidelines preserve the visual characteristics of Dashboard SuiteApp icons: Dashboard SuiteApp icons use a unique background with a cloud motif. This background ensures a common size and shape for all Dashboard SuiteApp icons and provides a cloud… Continue reading Guidelines for Creating a Dashboard SuiteApp Icon