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Using DECODE with Nested CASE WHEN in NetSuite Saved Search Formulas

In NetSuite saved searches, you can combine `DECODE` and `CASE WHEN` to handle both simple equality checks and complex conditional logic within a single formula column. This approach is especially useful when: * You need to treat different transaction types differently. * Some transaction types require additional conditional checks (dates, statuses, quantities, etc.). * You… Continue reading Using DECODE with Nested CASE WHEN in NetSuite Saved Search Formulas

Creating Conditional Hyperlinks in NetSuite Saved Searches

To display a value (e.g., name, code, ID) as a clickable hyperlink in a NetSuite Saved Search only if a valid URL is present in a related field. If no valid URL exists, the value is shown as plain text instead. Use Case Useful in any Saved Search where: * You want to link to… Continue reading Creating Conditional Hyperlinks in NetSuite Saved Searches

How to Compare a Record’s Date Created with a Specific Date in NetSuite Saved Search

This article explains how to write a NetSuite Saved Search formula to check whether the Date Created ({datecreated}) of a record is earlier than a specific date, such as July 1, 2025. The formula works independently of the user’s date format preferences. Use Case: You may need to filter or mark records created before a… Continue reading How to Compare a Record’s Date Created with a Specific Date in NetSuite Saved Search

Search results formula to get location quantity on hand, location quantity available, location quantity backordered

Search results formula to get location quantity on hand, location quantity available, location quantity backordered search.createColumn({ name: “formulanumeric”, summary:… Continue reading Search results formula to get location quantity on hand, location quantity available, location quantity backordered

Saved search formula to return date time value as long integer similar to timestamp

REGEXP_REPLACE(TO_CHAR({datecreated}, ‘DD.MM.YYYY HH24:MI’), ‘[^0-9]’, ”)

NetSuite Saved Search Formula: Identifying Records Created Within the Past Year

When working with NetSuite Saved Searches, you may need to filter records based on their creation date. A common requirement is to find records created within the past 12 months. This can be achieved using a Formula (Numeric) field in a NetSuite Saved Search. Formula to Identify Records Created in the Last 12 Months: CASE… Continue reading NetSuite Saved Search Formula: Identifying Records Created Within the Past Year

How to Add Days to a Date Using a Formula in NetSuite

In NetSuite, you can easily perform date arithmetic within saved searches by using Formula (Date) or Formula (Numeric) fields. The `INTERVAL` keyword allows you to add a specific number of days to a date. This is particularly useful when you need to adjust dates for calculations or comparisons in your reports. Formula Syntax for Adding… Continue reading How to Add Days to a Date Using a Formula in NetSuite

Saved search formula to get the last integer after a hyphen

To extract the last integer value from a text field following the final hyphen (-), the formula below can be used: CASE WHEN INSTR({field}, ‘-‘, -1) > 0 THEN TO_NUMBER(SUBSTR({field}, INSTR({field}, ‘-‘, -1) + 1)) ELSE NULL END

Saved Search Formula for Comparing two fields with different data types

When comparing values from different columns in NetSuite (e.g., Vendor Offered Quantity and Request Quantity), you might encounter issues due to datatype mismatches. A common issue is when one of the columns is stored as a string while the other is numeric, leading to incorrect comparisons. To ensure accurate comparison, you can use the TO_NUMBER… Continue reading Saved Search Formula for Comparing two fields with different data types