Optimizing NetSuite Saved Searches for Faster Data Retrieval

Saved Searches are powerful, but when dealing with large datasets, performance issues arise. This article covers best practices to optimize Saved Searches for faster reporting.

Optimization Techniques

2. Use Indexed Fields in Criteria

• Filtering on indexed fields (like internalid, datecreated) speeds up queries.

2. Minimize Use of Joins

• Avoid excessive joins (Created From, Parent Transaction), as they slow down searches.

2. Limit Results & Avoid Sorting Large Datasets

• Use Results Limit and avoid sorting on non-indexed fields.

2. Use Summary Fields Instead of Multiple Filters

• Example: Instead of multiple criteria, use SUM or COUNT in summary types to reduce calculations.

2. Script-Driven Optimization for Large Reports

• If Saved Searches are slow, use SuiteScript to batch process data:

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define(['N/search'], function(search) {
    function runOptimizedSearch() {
        var savedSearch = search.load({ id: 'customsearch_large_data' });
        savedSearch.run().each(function(result) {
            log.debug({ title: 'Record ID', details: result.getValue({ name: 'internalid' }) });
            return true;
        });
    }
    return { execute: runOptimizedSearch };
});

By following these techniques, users can enhance the performance of their NetSuite reports, ensuring real-time data retrieval without performance degradation.