The NetSuite has an option in which it allows its users to put the open bills not available in paybills so that the payment will not be processed.This feature is called payment hold.
Scenario:
User has created a bill which open to pay but due to some payment issues with the supplier they wanted make the payment delay. Here the bill is a liability they still have to pay the bill but after some time. In such cases user can put the bill in payment hold but due to some reason the payment hold check box is disabled.
Reason
The bill will be locked and thats why the user is not able to put it in payment hold as he is able to edit the bill he has no issue with the access or permission of bill.
Solution:
Managing the Accounting Period
1.Go to Setup>Accounting>Manage accounting period.
2. Select the period in which the bill is made by clicking on the period name.
3.Click on Allow Non G/L Changes check box and save.
Managing the Role Permission
1.Go To Setup>User/Roles>Manage Roles.
2.Select the role user or person who is putting bill in payment hold is using.
3. In set up ,choose Allow Non-G/L Changes and save.
Refresh the bill and the user will be able to put the open bills in payment hold.