Functional testing is a key aspect of ensuring that your NetSuite system meets your business requirements. This type of testing verifies that all features and workflows function correctly, delivering the intended business value.
Functional testing in NetSuite generally follows these steps:
- Define Requirements: The first step is to understand the specific business requirements that the system must meet. For example, if you’ve customized a sales order approval process, the requirement might be that the order must be approved by a manager before it can be fulfilled.
- Create Test Cases: Based on the requirements, testers develop specific test cases. These test cases outline the expected inputs and the corresponding outputs or results. For example, a test case might involve creating a sales order, submitting it for approval, and verifying that the approval process works as expected.
- Test Execution: During this phase, testers execute the test cases, either manually or with automated tools. They input the required data, run the process, and check whether the system behaves as expected. Any deviations from the expected behavior are noted as defects.
- Analyze Results: After executing the tests, the results are analyzed to determine whether the system meets the defined business requirements. If any issues are found, they must be addressed before the system can be considered fully functional.
Functional testing ensures that NetSuite workflows, scripts, and configurations align with the needs of your business and operate smoothly under real-world conditions.