Multiple File CSV Import

Some record types include sublist fields, especially most of the transaction records. For example, Sales order and Purchase Order records include Item/Expense sublist data. We can import sublist data for some record types including them in a single file with the body level data or as multiple files. The import assistant provides the “Multiple Files… Continue reading Multiple File CSV Import

Duplicate Detection of Records When Created Through CSV Import

To block the import of records that appear to be duplicated, we can use the “Prevent Duplicate Records” advance option in the import assistant. To identify duplicates, the Import Assistant uses the same criteria that you specify on the Setup > Company > Company Management > Duplicate Detection page. When the Prevent Duplicate Records option is available,… Continue reading Duplicate Detection of Records When Created Through CSV Import

Add subsidiaries to Customer/Vendor record in bulk

To add subsidiaries to customer/vendor records in bulk through CSV import. The subsidiary sublist is not available in the customer record option in import assistant. For that, we can select “Relationships” from Import Type drop-down and select “Customer-Subsidiary Relationship” from the Record Type drop-down. Map Customer name, subsidiary, and an optional External ID(for the customer-subsidiary… Continue reading Add subsidiaries to Customer/Vendor record in bulk

Matrix Items Import – Mapping Fields

On the Import Assistant Field Mapping page, you need to map CSV file columns to NetSuite fields, so that data is imported into records correctly. For a matrix items import, the key fields that you need to map are: Item Name/Number Matrix Type Subitem of Each matrix option field Depending on your CSV file column… Continue reading Matrix Items Import – Mapping Fields

Import of Matrix Items – Prerequisites

Before the import of matrix items do the following , Ensure that the Matrix Items feature is enabled, at Setup > Company > Setup Tasks > Enable Features, on the Items & Inventory subtab. Set up a custom list and a custom item field for each matrix option, at Customization > Lists, Records, & Fields > Lists… Continue reading Import of Matrix Items – Prerequisites

Invalid Item Reference Key xx – import error

The error occurs when adding related items data to an item record. The Import Assistant supports the import of related item sublist data for item records when the Web Site feature is enabled. Related Items data are mapped to the NetSuite field Presentation Items 1: Item (Req) and you have the option to choose the following reference types: Names (Item Name/Number or Web Store Display… Continue reading Invalid Item Reference Key xx – import error

CSV Import – Invalid Parent Reference Key

The error occurs because the Show Display Name with Item Codes option is enabled in General Preferences. There are two ways to resolve this error: Disable the Show Display name with Item Codes option in General Preferences. Update the CSV file used for the import to include the item name/number display name/code. External ID and Matrix Option fields are… Continue reading CSV Import – Invalid Parent Reference Key